St Catherine's CofE Primary School

URN: 112021 • Launceston PL15 7HX

Overview

Name
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
URN
112021
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Chapman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Moorland Road, Launceston PL15 7HX

Summary

St Catherine's Church of England Primary School, located in Launceston, Cornwall, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 210 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by Christian principles. The ethos encourages children to aspire to their dreams while promoting kindness, respect, and collaboration within the community.

The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to be broad and challenging, ensuring a clear progression of knowledge and skills. Recent Ofsted reports highlight that pupils make good progress and are well-prepared for secondary education. The school emphasizes experiential learning, drawing on stories like 'The Good Samaritan' to instill values of curiosity, dignity, and respect among students.

St Catherine's offers various support services, including a free Breakfast Club and after-school care until 5:30 PM. The nursery welcomes children from the age of two, fostering early development in a nurturing environment. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open days and regular newsletters.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-04-30
Last Ofsted
2014-05-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 210
2024-09-11 210
2023-09-11 210
2022-09-11 210
2021-09-11 210
2020-09-11 210

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