St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
103%
Capacity
217
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Burke, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3549th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 51 in Swindon.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 20 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Tennis, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Davenwood, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 7LL |
| Headteacher | Sarah Burke |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3549th of 13,686
Nationally
306th of 1,469
In South West
14th of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
72%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Davenwood, Swindon
Swindon, SN2 7LL
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