St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy

About St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy

St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy is a school that parents in Dacorum clearly trust. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommend percentage, its oversubscription ratio tells a compelling story: with 239 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is effectively full. That near-maximum occupancy suggests strong local demand and a reputation that keeps families applying. As a Roman Catholic junior school for ages 7 to 11, it serves a specific niche within Hertfordshire’s primary landscape, and its size means children are known individually. The headteacher, Michelle Anderton, leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent graded inspection in 2014 and its ungraded inspection in 2018, where inspectors confirmed the school remains Good. For parents weighing up options, a full school with a consistent Good rating and a clear religious character often signals a settled, well-regarded local choice.

Academically, the school’s performance sits against Hertfordshire’s local authority average for Key Stage 2 of 64 percent meeting the expected standard. The school’s own KS2 SATs data is not provided in this profile, so a direct comparison is not possible here. However, the Ofsted inspection from 2014 rated both leadership and management and overall effectiveness as Good, and the 2018 ungraded visit found no reason to change that judgement. The school serves a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 8.8 percent, which is below the national average and may reflect the local demographic. For context, within Hertfordshire’s 401 primary schools, 45 hold an Outstanding rating, so Good is a solid and common grade. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Brockswood Primary School, 3.9 kilometres away, which may be a consideration for families prioritising that top grade.

The school’s facilities are notably strong for a junior academy, including a Forest School, sensory room, chapel, art studios, and both a gymnasium and sports hall. Sports provision covers swimming, dance, athletics, and cricket, while clubs extend to gardening, book club, and drama. For families with children who have additional needs, the SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, visual impairment, physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health support. This breadth suggests an inclusive approach without being a specialist setting. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, focusing entirely on the junior years. For Catholic families in Dacorum seeking a faith-based junior school that is full, well-equipped, and consistently rated Good, St Cuthbert Mayne is a practical and popular option.

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