Our ASCAT Schools
At the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT), we believe that every child is uniquely created in the image of God and called to flourish. As a growing family of Catholic schools across Watford, St Albans and Dacorum, we share one mission: to provide outstanding Catholic education for all.
“Our Trust is about more than structures — it’s about people, faith, and a shared commitment to excellence.”
— Stephen Wheatley, CEO, All Saints Catholic Academy Trust
For parents and families being part of ASCAT means your child joins a supportive, faith-centred community of schools that work together to provide the best possible education. Our schools share expertise, resources, and opportunities to nurture every child spiritually, academically, and personally. Families benefit from strong pastoral care, smooth transitions between primary and secondary education, and consistent Catholic values throughout their child’s learning journey. Collaboration across the Trust ensures inspiring lessons, enriched experiences, and confidence-building for every pupil.
Being a member of staff at ASCAT means becoming part of a professional family where collaboration, support, and wellbeing are central. Staff benefit from opportunities for career progression, training, and leadership development while working across schools to share expertise and innovate in teaching, assessment, and pastoral care. Our Catholic ethos and strong community culture underpin everything, providing a network that encourages, supports, and inspires every member of staff, helping them grow as educators while making a meaningful difference to children’s lives.
Our-Schools- (ID 1063)
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Divine Saviour Catholic Primary SchoolAbbots Langley
Divine Saviour Catholic Primary School
Founded by the Sisters of the Divine Saviour in 1966, on what was the grounds of their Abbots Langley Convent the school has maintained its strong links with the Salvatorian community in its 50 plus years. Serving the parishes of Abbots Langley and Chipperfield, Divine Saviour is a popular, high attaining single form entry primary school that prides itself on its Catholic ethos summed up in its mission statement:
'Learning to live like Jesus, through love, truth and understanding'
Headteacher: Helen Wilson
Chair of Governors: Jenny Edwards
Tel: 01923 265607
Email:admin@divinesaviour.herts.sch.uk
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St Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary SchoolRickmansworth
St Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
Founded by the Daughters of Jesus, St Joan's aims to place Christ at the centre of all that is done, the commitment to the pastoral care, academic achievement and spiritual development of every child is paramount. The School is determined that every pupil who joins our school community is able to use their God given talents, to achieve their full potential.
''Love Christ: Inspire Others'
Headteacher: Bernadette O'Hanlon
Co-Chair of Governors: Mary Hughes and Silvio Ciccone
Tel: 01923 773881
Email:admin@joa.herts.sch.uk
Web: www.joa.herts.sch.uk
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolSt Albans
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
At St John Fisher Catholic Primary Schoolwe are committed to inspiring and developing confident, independent individuals who take ownership of their learning and are well prepared for the next stage of their education journey. We extend our curriculum in order to provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to experience and enhance success. The message of Christ’s love is at the heart of all that we do.
Parents and children regularly comment that one of the school's strengths is its welcoming atmosphere and friendly community. This is at the heart of our Catholic mission; we offer the hand of friendship to all. The words of Jesus to 'Love your neighbour' mean that we encourage caring, kindness and forgiveness every day. Children learn how to live by Gospel values and take a considered approach to their lives.
Executive Headteacher: Patricia O'Donnell
Chair of Governors: Dr Christopher Baker
Tel:01727 861077
Email:admin@sjfisher.herts.sch.uk
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolWatford
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Holy Rood School has been part of the history of Watford for over 125 years. Opened in 1885, beside Holy Rood Church by the Dominican sisters and originally called St Vincent's school, the school has grown, and moved location over the years. It is a very popular, over subscribed, two form entry school situated in North Watford, with a well known reputation for its high standards, its ambition for all pupils, its dynamic and creative curriculum and its strength of community and Catholic ethos.
With its considerable grounds, play spaces and woodland, Holy Rood is a wonderful place for children to come to school ; a place where they can grow and learn in happiness, safety and the love of Christ.
Headteacher: Emma Braund
Chair of Governors: Sunit Oliveria
Tel:01923 223785
Email:admin@holyrood.herts.sch.uk
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolBerkhamsted
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
We are a loving, learning community committed to putting Gospel Values at the centre of all that we do. In our school, all children are welcomed and nurtured within a partnership of support between school, home and parish so that each may become the person they were created to be. We celebrate the value and uniqueness of the individual and aim to find the gift in each child. We believe each child is "created in the image and likeness of God." (Genesis 1:27)
"Learning to love, live and celebrate as we grow in the knowledge and love of Christ"
Executive Headteacher: Alex Sallis
Co-Chair of Governors: Marie Capes and Paul Heatley
Telephone Number:01442 385060
Email Address:admin@stmore.herts.sch.uk
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J F Kennedy Catholic Secondary SchoolHemel Hempstead
J F Kennedy Catholic Secondary School
JFK is a successful school with a real sense of purpose. At the heart of our endeavours is our very understanding of the word ‘education’ – its Latin derivation meaning ‘to draw out’. It is our task to draw out the potential in each person to the full. This means maximising the academic achievements as well as the personal and spiritual development of all our young people.
The core purpose of our school is summed up by our Mission Statement, which challenges all in our community to inspire, to achieve and to serve. Our aim is to provide the very best secondary education possible by inspiring our students with a love of learning within a safe, happy and friendly community.
Headteacher: Paul Neves
Co-Chair of Governors: Debra Gee & Emma Harris
Telephone Number:01442 266150
Email Address: admin@jfk.herts.sch.uk
Web:https://www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/
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St John's Catholic Primary SchoolRickmansworth
St John's Catholic Primary School
At St John's we pride ourselves on working together to create a community based on strong relationships and a shared Christian faith. With this in mind, we ensure that all children are welcomed and nurtured within a supportive partnership between school, home and parish.
We know that children learn best when they feel happy, secure and well cared for, therefore our first priority is the provision of strong pastoral care and a focus on the mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing of all our children. We aim to develop in our children a passion and love for learning by providing an enriched, broad and balanced curriculum that delivers high quality, inclusive education for all, so that each child may reach their full potential.
As a result of our strong community links, shared ethos and values, pastoral care and curriculum offer, we are a happy and successful school committed to providing an excellent and inspiring education for all our children.
Executive Headteacher: Patricia O'Donnell
Chair of Governors: Christopher Briggs
Tel: 01923 774004
Email: admin@stjohns705.herts.sch.uk
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St Albert the Great Catholic Primary SchoolHemel Hempsead
St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School
At St. Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, we work hard to promote our Catholic values and ethos; making everyone feel valued and part of our school family. We are very proud of our Catholic nature and how this is reflected in the excellent attitude our children have towards their learning. Our Catholic ethos is enhanced by the close links we have developed with the parish of Our Lady, Queen of all Creation Church.
Executive Headteacher: Alex Sallis
Co-Chair of Governors: Paul Heatley and Marie Capes
Tel: 01442 264835
Email: admin@albertthegreat.herts.sch.uk
Web: www.albertthegreat.herts.sch.uk
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St Rose's Catholic Infant SchoolHemel Hempstead
St Rose's Catholic Infant School
St Rose’s is a school which prides itself on providing a friendly and supportive learning environment which nurtures each individual child to reach his or her full potential. We offer our children the opportunities to succeed academically, grow emotionally and physically, develop creatively and thrive socially in all they do.
At St Rose’s we provide the foundations for a lifelong love of learning, for enquiring minds, for confidence and independence, for creativity and kindness. You are very welcome to visit us; to meet our delightful children and learn more about our school.
Christ is the foundation of everything we do and the Gospels provide us with our influence and inspiration. I am very proud to be the Headteacher of St Rose's, a place where hearts and minds are nurtured and life long friendships are made.
The heart of our school is love and truth.
Executive Headteacher: Michelle Anderton
Chair of Governors: Rosemary Inskipp
Tel: 01442 398855
Email: admin@stroses.herts.sch.uk
Web: https://www.stroses.herts.sch.uk/
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St Bernadette Catholic Primary SchoolLondon Colney
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School
At St Bernadette Catholic Primary School, we believe our school is like a family: everyone is welcome and everyone brings something different. Our team including staff and governors work tirelessly to ensure that we continue to improve and develop our school in order to support children and help them become mature and independent individuals. Our school mission 'Learning in Knowledge, Faith and Love' lies at the heart of everything that we do.
Our nurture and care is very effective. We recognise that life can be sometimes difficult but our highly trained staff work together to support children in reaching the very best which they are capable of. We also enjoy celebrating everyone's achievements. This is what makes our team really special where staff and staff and governors genuinely care about children and this in turn helps children to care for themselves and others.Co-Headteachers: Sandra Lavelle-Murphy & Jodie Reilly
Chair of Governors: Ann-Marie Mullings
Tel: 01727 822489
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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior SchoolHemel Hempstead
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School
We are a Catholic school. Our vision is for every child at St Cuthbert Mayne to live life to the full and flourish academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
Within a safe, loving and inclusive community, we strive for every child to grow in their love of God, love of life, love of learning and love of one another. Through inspirational teaching, every child will be challenged to fulfil their potential and know their own worth with a curriculum that is innovative, creative, stimulating and well-resourced.
Executive Headteacher: Michelle Anderton
Chair of Governors: Maria Butchart
Tel: 01727 822489
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St Dominic Catholic Primary SchoolHarpenden
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
At St. Dominic, we believe that every student has the potential for greatness. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where all our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Parents and guardians are essential members of our school community, and we actively encourage their involvement. We take pride in fostering a strong sense of family and community that extends beyond the classroom.
We place Christ at the centre of everything we do, as we believe that deepening faith shapes values, emotional well-being, and long-term spiritual growth.Headteacher: Lynn Wilson
Chair of Governors: John Meehan
Tel: 01582 760047
Email: admin@stdominic.herts.sch.uk
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Pope Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPotters Bar
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
We believe that we are all God’s work of art. We strive to respect and care for each other and to use our talents to do our best, to build a better world. By doing this, we are ‘Learning in the Light of Christ’
Our Catholic ethos permeates all areas of school life and is at the heart of our philosophy of education. The Gospel values underpin our aim to provide an outstanding, inspiring education for all.
Headteacher: Liz Heymoz
Chair of Governors: Clive Mathew
Tel: 01707 659755
Email: admin@popepaul.herts.sch.uk
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St Alban & St StephenSt Albans
St Alban & St Stephen
Our Mission is to learn and grow with God every day and in everything that we do in our lives. In all aspects of our school life, we try to actively follow in Jesus’ footsteps. We live out our faith as a Catholic community by demonstrating our core school values in our everyday lives.
Our school is happy and forward-looking with a strong history of success. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where each child is nurtured and cherished for what they are and challenged to be the best that they can be. We have enthusiastic children and committed staff, ambitious governors and supportive parents. Everything we do, even the smallest action, takes place in a culture of mutual support and encouragement, which enables all to meet their full potential academically, spiritually, emotionally and socially.
Executive Headteacher: Sandra Lavelle Murphy
Chair of Governors: Petty Lai
Tel: 01727 866668
Email: admin@ssas.herts.sch.uk
Information about school admission and admission appeals can be found on our school websites. You can find the full admissions and admission appeal timelines on Hertfordshire County Council Website.