St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
102%
Capacity
215
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Broxbourne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Moseley, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7881st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 26 in Broxbourne.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 27 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broxbourne, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) 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 | Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 7EN |
| Headteacher | Katie Moseley |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 210 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7881st of 13,686
Nationally
856th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 26
In Broxbourne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
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Contact Information
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross
Broxbourne, EN8 7EN
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