St Catherine's CofE Primary School

URN: 142804 • Launceston PL15 7HX

Overview

Name
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
URN
142804
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Hussey (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01566772198
Website
Visit
Address
Moorland Road, Launceston PL15 7HX

Summary

St Catherine's CofE Primary School is a mixed academy located in Launceston, Cornwall, with a current enrollment of 223 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school operates under Christian principles, aiming to inspire students to achieve their aspirations and contribute positively to society. The ethos is reflected in their curriculum, which is designed to be broad and challenging, ensuring a clear progression of knowledge and skills as students prepare for secondary education.

The school emphasizes the importance of kindness, respect, and inclusivity, drawing on values from the story of 'The Good Samaritan.' This approach encourages pupils to be curious about the world and to appreciate individual differences. Recent Ofsted reports indicate that pupils make good progress throughout their time at the school.

St Catherine's offers various support services, including a free Breakfast Club and after-school care, catering to families' needs. The nursery accepts children from the age of two, fostering early development in a nurturing environment. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through newsletters and open days.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
223
Boys
113
Girls
110
FSM %
21.40
Open date
2016-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 223 113 110 210 21.40
2024-09-11 224 110 114 210 22.40
2023-09-11 242 112 130 210 20.30
2022-09-11 242 112 130 210 20.30
2021-09-11 245 115 130 210 19.40
2020-09-11 232 114 118 210 14.70

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