St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Watford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 22nd of 29 primary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 November 2014, report published 2 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils happily attend St Catherine's. They are friendly and show compassion for others. Pupils learn in an encouraging environment, where they can grow and develop. Pupils like to celebrate others' successes and are proud of each other. Pupils learn a curriculum that develops their breadth of knowledge effectively. There have been some recent changes to some subject plans, which are now providing more opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge. Pupils respond well to staff's high expectations. They work hard and are keen to try their best. Pupils explain that bullying does happen, sometimes, but that teachers are very good at stopping it quickly. Pupils are well behaved and considerate to each other. Pupils feel safe and are safe. Pupils learn about a range of people, cultures and historical figures. These represent both the make-up of the local community and wider society in modern Britain. Pupils develop into well-rounded citizens. They enjoy their extra experiences, including the visitors to the school. Pupils have responsibilities and they take these seriously. For instance, the older pupils who are 'farm rangers' take the younger pupils to visit the school farm.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils are not taught using consistent and clear teacher exposition and subject-specific language. Pupils are then not able to carry out the learning tasks succinctly and they find it harder to explain their thinking and understanding. This means pupils do not learn the curriculum with the clarity and depth leaders intend. The school must ensure that teachers implement the planned curriculum in all subjects effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
268 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Stanborough Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Grove Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Nicola Kane
- Phone
- 01923676022
- Address
- Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 138288
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.