St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford, SG14 2BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) is a primary school in Hertford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 7th of 11 primary schools in Hertford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2013, report published 19 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils thrive in this warm and inclusive school community. They look forward to attending each day, arriving promptly and ready to engage with their learning. The strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a sense of safety and belonging. Pupils know their voices are heard and valued here. Staff take the time to build effective relationships with pupils and their families, ensuring individual needs are understood and met. This personal approach, coupled with high expectations for behaviour, results in a calm and orderly school environment, where relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful. Pupils feel safe and cared for. The school's ambitious curriculum begins in the early years and lays a strong foundation for pupils' future success. Beyond academic learning, the school offers many opportunities for personal growth, such as rock band lessons and regular learning is fun together (LIFT) sessions, where children and families can join in reading and mathematics activities. Pupils develop leadership skills through roles in the school council, eco-committee and as reading champions for younger peers. Interesting trips and clubs help to build pupils' confidence and broaden horizons.
What the school should improve
- Some support for pupils with SEND is not as precise as it could be. Staff sometimes do not use strategies or adapt their teaching for some pupils with SEND effectively. This results in the support for some pupils being inconsistent. The school should ensure that staff have the guidance and information needed to provide consistently effective support that meets pupils' needs precisely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Duncombe School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bengeo Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Maloney
- Phone
- 01992583148
- Address
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford, SG14 2BU
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 148493
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.