The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Drovers Lane, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith take?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith is in PENRITH, CA11 9EL, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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