St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon

A good academy converter school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon.

Swindon, SN27LL Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
18 December 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Davenwood
Upper Stratton
Swindon, SN27LL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138619
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7LL
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (ACADEMY) SWINDON
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Clifton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
235
Free School Meals
11.3% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.1 (5.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 104.0

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
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
235 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 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

"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."

Love Belief Mercy Truth Service Peace

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school whose values are based on the teachings of Jesus; the headteacher describes a Catholic environment rooted in Christ and inspired by the Gospels, with collaboration between St Catherine’s and St Mary’s parish school in Swindon.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Sarah Burke welcomes visitors to St Catherine’s, describes the school as a Catholic, busy, friendly and vibrant community, and highlights collaboration with St Mary’s parish school, a Christ-centered ethos, and a nurturing environment where every child is valued.

Curriculum Highlights

Maths English RE Science Computing History Geography PSHE PE Art DT Music Languages Online Safety

Admissions Criteria

Reception intake occurs once a year at the start of the Autumn Term; Reception pupils are normally admitted in the September following their fourth birthday; In-year admissions are possible; Admissions are handled by Swindon Borough Council; places are allocated using published oversubscription criteria; applicants may appeal via an independent panel; information and forms are available by contacting the school via [email protected].

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