Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 456 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

456 / 390 (117%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS

Phone

01923223785

Headteacher

Emma Braund

Website

www.holyroodcatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School have?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School has 456 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023).

How does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

84% of pupils at Holy Rood Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is part of ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is located at Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS.