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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

East Hertfordshire, SG14 2BUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#6,982
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Hertford is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that currently teaches 209 pupils against a capacity of 240, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.1%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 60 applications for just 23 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.61 to one. Of those 60 applications, 20 were first-preference choices, and all 20 received offers. This suggests a school that is popular within its Catholic and local community, though not so oversubscribed that it feels out of reach for families who meet the admissions criteria. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it operates as a mixed-gender school from ages 3 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, SG14 2BU
HeadteacherMartin Maloney
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity209 / 240 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsGymnasticsNetballDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: stjosephs255.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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