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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 108 42 66 140 15.70
2024-09-11 140

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