SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EN
01992 629503 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Waltham Cross comparisons use the 9 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Waltham Cross | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Cross. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Cross. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Cross. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Cross. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Cross. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Waltham Cross figures pool parents at the Waltham Cross schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points below the Hertfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 70 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 18 state primary schools in Waltham Cross. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Four Swannes Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hurst Drive Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burleigh Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millbrook School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Keys Meadow Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookland Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookland Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)'s Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)?
96% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) as their first choice for 31 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 31 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148492.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.