What did Ofsted judge St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has 438 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School take?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School located?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is located in Hatfield, AL10 8NN, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?

When St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic children looked after and Catholic children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order; 2. Baptised Catholic with sibling — Baptised Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. (baptism certificate will be required); 3. Baptised Catholic in named parishes — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St. Peter's, Hatfield; Marychurch, Hatfield; or St Thomas More, Welham Green. (baptism certificate will be required), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.7% of pupils at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic children looked after and Catholic children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order
2Baptised Catholic with sibling — Baptised Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. (baptism certificate will be required)
3Baptised Catholic in named parishes — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St. Peter's, Hatfield; Marychurch, Hatfield; or St Thomas More, Welham Green. (baptism certificate will be required)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children who do not meet the above criteria. (baptism certificates will be required)
5Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order
6Catechumens/Eastern Christians — Children of Catechumens (as evidenced by a supporting letter from their parish priest) or eastern Christians (baptism certificates will be required).
7Christian children of other denominations — Christian children of other denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
9Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, applications with exceptional social/medical/pastoral need are placed at the top of the category (note 10); sibling attendance increases priority within categories 5-9 to the top of that category (after note 10 applicants).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has 438 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School take?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School located?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is located in Hatfield, AL10 8NN, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: When St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic children looked after and Catholic children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order; 2. Baptised Catholic with sibling — Baptised Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. (baptism certificate will be required); 3. Baptised Catholic in named parishes — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St. Peter's, Hatfield; Marychurch, Hatfield; or St Thomas More, Welham Green. (baptism certificate will be required), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.7% of pupils at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic children looked after and Catholic children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order
2Baptised Catholic with sibling — Baptised Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. (baptism certificate will be required)
3Baptised Catholic in named parishes — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St. Peter's, Hatfield; Marychurch, Hatfield; or St Thomas More, Welham Green. (baptism certificate will be required)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children who do not meet the above criteria. (baptism certificates will be required)
5Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order
6Catechumens/Eastern Christians — Children of Catechumens (as evidenced by a supporting letter from their parish priest) or eastern Christians (baptism certificates will be required).
7Christian children of other denominations — Christian children of other denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
9Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has 438 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School take?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School located?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is located in Hatfield, AL10 8NN, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: When St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after children — Catholic children looked after and Catholic children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a 'child arrangements order' or a special guardianship order; 2. Baptised Catholic with sibling — Baptised Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. (baptism certificate will be required); 3. Baptised Catholic in named parishes — Baptised Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St. Peter's, Hatfield; Marychurch, Hatfield; or St Thomas More, Welham Green. (baptism certificate will be required), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.7% of pupils at St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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