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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.7 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
456
Capacity
390
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in academic performance, achieving 84% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as reflected in the impressive LocaleIQ score of 96.7, outperforming 97% of schools. While specific data on progress measures is limited, the overall results indicate a strong and supportive learning environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.2%
White Other15.1%
Black African7.2%
White Irish6.8%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other0.9%
Location
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51.68204, -0.42620 · WD17 4FS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN146903
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores 96.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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