St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Arun community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Derek Croghan, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 30 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton include Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Football, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Arun, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Highdown Drive, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton, Arun, BN17 6HL |
| Headteacher | Derek Croghan |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. 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
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
92
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highdown Drive, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Arun, BN17 6HL
Highdown Drive, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Arun, BN17 6HL
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