St Catherine Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Hillingdon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Catherine Catholic Primary School.

West Drayton, UB77NX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Money Lane
West Drayton, UB77NX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102424
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Money Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7NX
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
234 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
228
Free School Meals
23.9% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.0 (4.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
228 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full"

Faith Formation Hope Motivation Perpetual Learning Serving

We are proud to be a Catholic school and have the example of Christ as the model for our everyday life. Our Mission is taken from the Gospel of St John: I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr T Booth warmly welcomes families to St Catherine Catholic Primary School, highlighting a warm, diverse, small school rooted in Gospel values and a commitment to serving each family.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Intent - Living life in all its fullness Ambitious, engaging and progressive curriculum across breadth of subjects Knowledge underpinning skill application with sequenced, progressive units Wider curriculum recognising individuality and celebrated in weekly newsletters Subject areas: RE, English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art & Design Technology, ICT, Music, P.E., P4C, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education, EYFS See individual subject pages for implementation and impact

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens at 7.45am and closes at 8.30am. After School Club runs from 3.00pm until 6.00pm. Both must be booked and paid for in advance using ParentPay.

SEND Provision

St Catherine's provides SEND provision in a mainstream setting with early identification and a graduated response. The school works with parents and may refer to outside agencies (e.g., Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hearing Impairment Service, Educational Psychologist, Behaviour Support Team). An Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may be pursued in certain cases. The SENCO is Ms A. Gallagher and contact details are available via the school office.

Admissions Criteria

Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Reception in September 2026 is 30. Applications are invited for September 2026 from children born between 01/09/2021 and 31/08/2022. Applications must be submitted online via CAF by 15 January 2026, with the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and certificate of Catholic practice/evidence of faith worship sent to the school by 15 January 2026. Offers are made on the national offer date of 16 April 2026. In-Year admissions are handled directly by the school and ranked by the governing body according to over-subscription criteria.

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