St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Hatfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 9th of 11 primary schools in Hatfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2014, report published 10 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Everyone is welcomed at this warm and caring school. Pupils come from a diverse range of backgrounds and enjoy attending school. They celebrate each other's differences. Pupils value being at a school where the shared Catholic values unite everyone and lead to a strong sense of community. There are warm relationships between pupils and staff throughout the school. Pupils know whom to talk to if they are worried. Pupils trust adults to listen to them and sort out any problems sensitively. This makes them feel happy and safe. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They are kind and respectful towards each other. Pupils say everyone is treated equally. They understand that this does not always mean that everyone is treated the same. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive any additional help they need to participate in all aspects of school life. One pupil commented, 'I am accepted for who I am, not what I look like or what I need.' The school is ambitious for what all pupils can achieve. Pupils grow in resilience and confidence with the care and nurturing support that staff provide. Staff help pupils to learn from their mistakes and develop a 'can-do' attitude.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the activities teachers give pupils to complete do not enable them to build on what they have learned previously. The school should provide training and support for teachers so that activities pupils undertake enable them to learn something new or to consolidate their learning. This will ensure they are ready for future learning in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
438 pupils on roll, with places for 469
Schools near St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hatfield Community Free School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| De Havilland Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mairead Waugh
- Phone
- 01707263969
- Address
- Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NN
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117469
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.