St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
URN: 112305 • PENRITH CA11 9EL
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 112305
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Drovers Lane, PENRITH CA11 9EL
Summary
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Penrith, Cumbria, with a current enrolment of 112 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school is part of the Parish of St. John Boste and the Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust, fostering a strong community ethos grounded in Catholic values. The school’s mission emphasizes the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for enthusiastic learning.
The curriculum at St Catherine's promotes not only academic achievement but also spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school values of Kindness, Respect, and Resilience are integral to daily interactions and educational practices, with regular celebration assemblies highlighting student achievements. The school actively encourages pupils to embody these values, fostering a compassionate and inclusive community.
St Catherine's also prioritises the teaching of British values, ensuring that students understand the importance of democracy, rule of law, and individual liberty within a framework of Catholic Christian values. The school is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel secure and valued, contributing positively to their community.
The curriculum at St Catherine's promotes not only academic achievement but also spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school values of Kindness, Respect, and Resilience are integral to daily interactions and educational practices, with regular celebration assemblies highlighting student achievements. The school actively encourages pupils to embody these values, fostering a compassionate and inclusive community.
St Catherine's also prioritises the teaching of British values, ensuring that students understand the importance of democracy, rule of law, and individual liberty within a framework of Catholic Christian values. The school is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel secure and valued, contributing positively to their community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Beaconside CofE Primary School (68.4)
- Skelton School (65.6)
- Langwathby CofE Primary School (65.3)
- Lazonby C of E Primary School (63.3)
- Greystoke Primary School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 49 | 63 | 140 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 49 | 63 | 140 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | 52 | 60 | 140 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | 52 | 60 | 140 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 117 | 50 | 67 | 140 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 60 | 66 | 140 | 10.30 |
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