The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (ACADEMY) SWINDON
- Head
- Miss Sarah Burke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
September 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsdown School
Secondary · Very close
Ruskin Junior School
Primary · 334m away
Beechcroft Infant School
Primary · 721m away
St Luke's Academy
Academy · 845m away
St Luke's School
Special school · 863m away
Connex
Independent · 1.0km away
Grange Infants' School
Primary · 1.0km away
Crowdys Hill School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon take?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is in Swindon, SN2 7LL, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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