Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Greenbank Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4FS |
| Phone | 01923223785 |
| Reference Number | 146903 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 453 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.3%
Girls: 45.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 3 | 31 | 35 | 66 |
| 4 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| 5 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| 6 | 43 | 22 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.6% |
| White, Other | 14.3% |
| Irish | 7.1% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-05-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-06-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
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Parkgate Junior School
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1.53 miles |
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1.69 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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2.45 miles |
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2.85 miles |
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3.11 miles |
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3.34 miles |
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3.34 miles |
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The Grange Academy
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3.46 miles |