Is St Catherine's Roman Catholic School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 74th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Catherine's Roman Catholic School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 30% of pupils at St Catherine's Roman Catholic School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Catherine's Roman Catholic School?

Applications for Reception places at St Catherine's Roman Catholic 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 Roman Catholic School

Pymore Road, Bridport, DT6 3TR

Local ranking74th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 30.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 55.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 40.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 30.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 98.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 118
Boys: 46 (46%)
Girls: 54 (54%)
Capacity: 210 (48% full)
SEND: 19.5%
FSM Eligible: 22.0%
EAL: 8.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,178/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.8%
Asian Other: 5.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.4%
White Other: 2.5%
Black Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%

84.8%

White British

5.1%

Asian Other

3.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01308423568

office@stcatherinesbridport.dorset.sch.uk

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Pymore Road

Bridport, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140757
UKPRN: 10045636
Establishment No.: 3400
Trust: PLYMOUTH CAST

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