Is St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, DY11 5HP

Local ranking10th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 414
Boys: 213 (51%)
Girls: 204 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 14.3%
FSM Eligible: 12.3%
EAL: 1.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,761/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%
White Other: 0.3%

93.8%

White British

1.8%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01562823614

office@stcatherines.worcs.sch.uk

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Marlpool Lane

Kidderminster, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 135051
UKPRN: 10057038
Establishment No.: 3021

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