St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
URN: 140757 • Bridport DT6 3TR
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
- URN
- 140757
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Fearn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01308423568
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pymore Road, Bridport DT6 3TR
Summary
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School, located in Bridport, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 118 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, which connects Catholic schools across the Diocese of Plymouth. The ethos of St Catherine's is rooted in creating a caring Christian community where each child is valued as unique, and their individual talents are nurtured to help them reach their full potential.
The school promotes a stimulating learning environment that emphasizes academic, spiritual, social, and personal development. Core Christian values guide the behaviour and decision-making of students, staff, and governors, fostering a sense of community and responsibility. Opportunities for prayer and reflection are integrated into the school day, reinforcing the school's commitment to its mission of living the teachings of Jesus.
St Catherine's actively encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits from prospective families. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive, celebrating their achievements while fostering respect and kindness among peers.
The school promotes a stimulating learning environment that emphasizes academic, spiritual, social, and personal development. Core Christian values guide the behaviour and decision-making of students, staff, and governors, fostering a sense of community and responsibility. Opportunities for prayer and reflection are integrated into the school day, reinforcing the school's commitment to its mission of living the teachings of Jesus.
St Catherine's actively encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits from prospective families. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive, celebrating their achievements while fostering respect and kindness among peers.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 64
- FSM %
- 22.00
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 54 | 64 | 210 | 22.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 123 | 60 | 63 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 125 | 60 | 65 | 210 | 13.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 125 | 60 | 65 | 210 | 13.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 76 | 63 | 210 | 13.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 166 | 92 | 74 | 210 | 11.50 |
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