St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
URN: 135051 • Kidderminster DY11 5HP
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
- URN
- 135051
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Cope (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01562823614
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster DY11 5HP
Summary
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School, located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, is a mixed voluntary controlled primary school with a capacity for 420 pupils, currently serving 414 students. The school is committed to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of its pupils, embodying its ethos of "learning together, using our heads and hearts." The school promotes strong relationships within its community, which has been recognised by Ofsted as a key factor in its success and low staff turnover.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to be rich and relevant, fostering a love for learning through a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, technology, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on Christian values, aiming to instill a sense of respect and understanding among its diverse student body.
Headteacher Amanda Cope highlights the importance of community and collaboration among staff, ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to be rich and relevant, fostering a love for learning through a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, technology, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on Christian values, aiming to instill a sense of respect and understanding among its diverse student body.
Headteacher Amanda Cope highlights the importance of community and collaboration among staff, ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand.
Useful links
- October 2025 Newsletter (download)
- July 2025 Newsletter (download)
- June 2025 Newsletter (download)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stottesdon CofE Primary School (70.2)
- Heronswood Primary School (67.5)
- Franche Primary School (66.3)
- Sutton Park Primary School (64.4)
- Blakedown CofE Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 205
- FSM %
- 12.10
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 209 | 205 | 420 | 12.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 409 | 212 | 197 | 420 | 13.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 417 | 214 | 203 | 420 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 417 | 214 | 203 | 420 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 417 | 214 | 203 | 420 | 7.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 202 | 212 | 420 | 5.10 |
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