St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
87%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Maloney, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6982nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 47 in East Hertfordshire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 23 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (66 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hertfordshire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, SG14 2BU |
| Headteacher | Martin Maloney |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 240 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6982nd of 13,686
Nationally
751st of 1,612
In East of England
30th of 47
In East Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
66 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
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Contact Information
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford
East Hertfordshire, SG14 2BU
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford
East Hertfordshire, SG14 2BU
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