# St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School — Watford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1964
- **Principal:** Ms Nicola Kane

## Contact

- **Address:** Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire
- **Phone:** 01923 676022
- **Website:** https://www.stcatherinescatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/watford/st-catherine-of-siena-catholic-primary-school-13663

## About

We are a Catholic school that promotes learning behaviours and critical skills to enable our pupils to thrive and flourish. We encourage collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking, in order to embrace the challenges of the 21st Century. We trust that this means that pupils leave, at the end of Year Six, having grown in the knowledge and love of God, themselves and the world in which we live, as well rounded, happy, confident individuals.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Kind and Caring Environment: My child loves going to St Catherine's, and it's not just because of the great playground! The teachers and staff are all so kind and caring, and the school's focus on emotional well-being is really apparent. We've been happy with the school's progress so far, and we feel confident that our child is in good hands. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Community!: We've been part of St Catherine's community for 3 years now and it's been an incredible journey. The teachers, staff, and governors are all so supportive and invested in the children's growth. The facilities are also excellent, especially the outdoor play areas. We feel so lucky to have found this school! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We've been at St Catherine's for a year now, and while we've had some great experiences, we've also had a few issues with communication and consistency. The teachers are lovely, but we've found it difficult to get updates on our child's progress. We're hoping things will improve over time. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Values: As a former parent, I was impressed by the school's commitment to Catholic values and its emphasis on faith in everyday life. My child thrived academically and socially, and the teachers were always approachable and supportive. The school's focus on community service and social responsibility is particularly noteworthy. *(Jun 2021)*

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