Best Catholic Schools in Watford
5 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 5 Roman Catholic schools in Watford, making up 4.4% of all schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 3.7%.
- Catholic schools in Watford have a high Ofsted rating, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 3 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 5 inspected.
- The 5 Catholic schools in Watford educate 2,532 pupils, with 12.3% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.45, and spending per pupil of £6,996.
- Pupils in Watford's Catholic schools perform well academically, with 67.3% meeting the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of 0.13, and 50.6% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Watford, WD17 4FS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.2%
Pupils456
P/T Ratio26.0
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Watford, WD18 6BW
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.7%
Pupils455
P/T Ratio21.4
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St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Watford, WD19 7DW
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.1%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio19.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 113 catholic schools in Watford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Watford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.13 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,996 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.