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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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