St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
387
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 387 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hazel Leslie, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8061st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 47 in East Hertfordshire.
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 138 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hertfordshire, St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Park Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire, SG12 0AW |
| Headteacher | Hazel Leslie |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 387 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 387 / 450 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8061st of 13,686
Nationally
873rd of 1,612
In East of England
34th of 47
In East Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
138
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Ware
East Hertfordshire, SG12 0AW
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