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St John Catholic Primary School

Three Rivers, WD3 7HGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#11,921
of 13,686 nationally

About St John Catholic Primary School

Of the 26 families who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 81% said they would recommend St John Catholic Primary School to other parents. That's a strong signal, though it's worth noting that the school is heavily oversubscribed: for its 9 Reception places in 2025/26, there were 28 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.11 to 1. All 9 first-preference applicants received offers, meaning the school is popular but not impossible to get into if you live nearby and make it your top choice. Parents were particularly positive about their children's happiness, with 100% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school, and 96% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. However, there were some mixed views on how concerns are handled, with 12% strongly disagreeing that concerns are dealt with properly, and 12% also strongly disagreeing that the school supports their child's wider personal development.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBerry Lane, Rickmansworth, Three Rivers, WD3 7HG
HeadteacherPatricia O'Donnell
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils121
Free School Meals (FSM)21.5%
School Capacity121 / 210 (58% full)

The full report on this school

What 26 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersCricketAthleticsFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubFilm ClubCodingChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Source: stjohns705.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John Catholic Primary School

St John Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.