The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Nicola St John (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 944m away
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
All-through · Grammar · 958m away
Twynham School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 1.3km away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Christchurch Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Primary · 1.9km away
Mudeford Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Katharine's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Katharine's Church of England Primary School?
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Katharine's Church of England Primary School take?
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Katharine's Church of England Primary School?
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH6 4NA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Katharine's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Katharine's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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