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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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