St Catherine's and - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
The school is at capacity (95% full)
39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Non-maintained special school
Ages: 7–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 89
Capacity: 95%
FSM: 38.8%

Governance

Local authority: Isle of Wight
Head: Mrs Sarah Thompson (Principal)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableJanuary 2024

School inspection

8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Education and residential inspection summary

January 2024 | Inspection

Short inspection

July 2018 | Short Inspection

Full inspection: Good

June 2014 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

October 2010 | Full Inspection

Curriculum and development visit

November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit

Full inspection: Good

September 2007 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

April 2003 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT

Rural setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

The Island Free School

Secondary · 893m away

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Primary · 1.0km away

Wroxall Primary School

Primary · 2.5km away

Questions parents ask

What is St Catherine's School and College's Ofsted rating?

St Catherine's School and College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend St Catherine's School and College?

St Catherine's School and College currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does St Catherine's School and College take?

St Catherine's School and College caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.

Where is St Catherine's School and College?

St Catherine's School and College is in Ventnor, PO38 1TT, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does St Catherine's School and College have a sixth form?

Yes, St Catherine's School and College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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