St Catherine Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
233
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Catherine Catholic Primary School
St Catherine Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hillingdon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 234 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Catherine Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Booth, it falls under Hillingdon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3065th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 55 in Hillingdon.
St Catherine Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
St Catherine Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 12 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hillingdon, St Catherine Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Money Lane, West Drayton, Hillingdon, UB7 7NX |
| Headteacher | Thomas Booth |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.5% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 234 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
3065th of 13,686
Nationally
642nd of 1,592
In London
17th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Catherine Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Money Lane, West Drayton
Hillingdon, UB7 7NX
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