St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
URN: 138619 • Swindon SN2 7LL
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
- URN
- 138619
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (ACADEMY) SWINDON
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Cole (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793822699
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Davenwood, Swindon SN2 7LL
Summary
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School in Swindon is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 217 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing love, belief, mercy, truth, service, and peace, which guide the educational and personal development of its students. The school aims to foster a nurturing environment where every child is valued as a unique member of the community.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to inspire a passion for learning while encouraging students to develop a closer relationship with God. The school collaborates closely with its sister parish school, St Mary’s, to enhance educational experiences and community ties. This partnership ensures a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
St Catherine's prioritizes the personal growth of each student, providing a stimulating and exciting environment. The dedicated staff focus on creating thoughtfully planned learning journeys that cater to the individual needs of each child, ensuring they feel welcomed and respected within the school community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in its vibrant community life.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to inspire a passion for learning while encouraging students to develop a closer relationship with God. The school collaborates closely with its sister parish school, St Mary’s, to enhance educational experiences and community ties. This partnership ensures a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
St Catherine's prioritizes the personal growth of each student, providing a stimulating and exciting environment. The dedicated staff focus on creating thoughtfully planned learning journeys that cater to the individual needs of each child, ensuring they feel welcomed and respected within the school community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in its vibrant community life.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Please click here if you are interested in becoming a Parent Governor – Closing Date is 9am on Monday 20th October 2025 (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Equalities and Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Catholic Policies (other)
- Our data protection policy and privacy notices can be found under Key Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Croft Primary School (77.6)
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery (77.5)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (ACADEMY) SWINDON
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 8.80
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 109 | 108 | 210 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 118 | 117 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 230 | 111 | 119 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 230 | 111 | 119 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 105 | 99 | 210 | 6.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 109 | 104 | 210 | 8.00 |
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