St Catherine's RC School
URN: 101333 • Barnet EN5 2ED
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's RC School
- URN
- 101333
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maureen Kelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084404946
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vale Drive, Barnet EN5 2ED
Summary
St Catherine's RC School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Barnet, serving children aged 2 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 480 pupils, the school is committed to fostering a child-centred learning environment that promotes social, emotional, academic, physical, and spiritual growth. The school’s ethos is rooted in mutual respect and gospel values, alongside the promotion of fundamental British values.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is dynamic and creative, designed to engage all learners. Key features include a Performing Arts Hub, a Forest School programme, and specialist teaching in music and languages. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and a breakfast and after-school club, to support the holistic development of each child.
Strong home-school partnerships are encouraged, with open communication between parents and staff. The school values community involvement, as evidenced by the active parent partnership group and various initiatives that foster a supportive environment for families. St Catherine's was rated outstanding in Personal Development and Behaviour by Ofsted in June 2022, reflecting its commitment to high standards and pupil well-being.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is dynamic and creative, designed to engage all learners. Key features include a Performing Arts Hub, a Forest School programme, and specialist teaching in music and languages. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and a breakfast and after-school club, to support the holistic development of each child.
Strong home-school partnerships are encouraged, with open communication between parents and staff. The school values community involvement, as evidenced by the active parent partnership group and various initiatives that foster a supportive environment for families. St Catherine's was rated outstanding in Personal Development and Behaviour by Ofsted in June 2022, reflecting its commitment to high standards and pupil well-being.
Useful links
- Governor’s School Improvement Fund (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
- News & Calendar (calendar)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Reception and In Year Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Monken Hadley CofE Primary School (68.8)
- Trent CofE Primary School (68.6)
- Livingstone Primary and Nursery School (66.1)
- Whitings Hill Primary School (65.9)
- Foulds School (64.4)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 471
- Pupils
- 480
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 250
- FSM %
- 6.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 480 | 230 | 250 | 471 | 6.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 484 | 242 | 242 | 471 | 5.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 480 | 248 | 232 | 467 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 480 | 248 | 232 | 467 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 235 | 219 | 470 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 465 | 244 | 221 | 470 | 6.60 |
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