St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 7ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) is a primary school in Waltham Cross for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 7th of 16 primary schools in Waltham Cross. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2017, report published 6 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils are incredibly proud to be part of this welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils and families immerse themselves in all aspects of school life. For instance, international day helps pupils to learn about each other's cultures and aspirations week explores different careers. This creates a strong sense of community. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils are keen, curious and inquisitive learners. They value the learning opportunities the school provides. This is reflected in lessons where pupils are diligent and highly engaged. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. From the early years onwards, staff have clear expectations and well-established routines. Relationships are respectful. Pupils do the right thing because they know it is the right thing to do. Pupils are polite, kind and support one another. They enjoy social times and play happily. Pupils relish the many opportunities to be actively involved in their school. This includes a wide range of roles of responsibility. For example, as 'primary minister', house captains or a subject or anti-bullying ambassador. Pupils take these roles very seriously. They have a voice, which is heard and acted upon. The school uses pupils' ideas, suggestions and feedback to improve their school experience.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Swannes Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Downfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 22% met the expected standard |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Drive Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% 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
- Mrs Katie Moseley
- Phone
- 01992629503
- Address
- Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EN
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 148492
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.