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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support. While 62% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at just 3%. Overall, it performs better than 58% of schools nationally, indicating solid academic foundations for young learners.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
95%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African34.0%
White Other21.4%
White British19.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.69153, -0.02784 · EN8 7EN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN148492
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephsherts.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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