The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,040
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGravel Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Secondary · Very close
Mayplace Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 772m away
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Academy · 776m away
Bexleyheath School
Secondary · 846m away
Lift Bexleyheath
Secondary · 846m away
Beths Grammar School
Secondary · 949m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Catherine's Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Catherine's Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Catherine's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic School?
St Catherine's Catholic School currently has 1,040 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's Catholic School take?
St Catherine's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic School?
St Catherine's Catholic School is in Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's Catholic School have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's Catholic School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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