St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
71%
Capacity
100
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Catharine's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Welch, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 21 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catharine's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, St Catharine's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lower High Street, Chipping Campden, Cotswold, GL55 6DZ |
| Headteacher | Joanne Welch |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 140 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lower High Street, Chipping Campden
Cotswold, GL55 6DZ
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