St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
URN: 151052 • PENRITH CA11 9EL
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
- URN
- 151052
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768864612
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drovers Lane, PENRITH CA11 9EL
Summary
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, located in Penrith, Cumbria, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 108 pupils, against a capacity of 140. The school is part of the Parish of St. John Boste and the Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. St Catherine's is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children are educated in the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity, with an emphasis on kindness, respect, and resilience.
The school promotes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop students academically, spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally. Weekly celebration assemblies highlight students' achievements and embody the school's core values, encouraging a sense of community and parental involvement. Parents are invited to join these assemblies every Wednesday at 2:45 pm.
St Catherine's also prioritises the teaching of British values, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their roles as responsible citizens. The school believes in the importance of individual dignity and mutual respect, drawing on Christian principles to guide students in understanding and contributing positively to society.
The school promotes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop students academically, spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally. Weekly celebration assemblies highlight students' achievements and embody the school's core values, encouraging a sense of community and parental involvement. Parents are invited to join these assemblies every Wednesday at 2:45 pm.
St Catherine's also prioritises the teaching of British values, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their roles as responsible citizens. The school believes in the importance of individual dignity and mutual respect, drawing on Christian principles to guide students in understanding and contributing positively to society.
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- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Beaconside CofE Primary School (68.4)
- Skelton School (65.6)
- Langwathby CofE Primary School (65.3)
- Lazonby C of E Primary School (63.3)
- Greystoke Primary School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 108
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 108 | 42 | 66 | 140 | 15.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 140 |
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