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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Teignbridge, TQ12 6SBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#9,746
of 13,686 nationally

About St Catherine's CofE Primary School

St Catherine's CofE Primary School in Teignbridge is a small Church of England primary with 122 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is running at just over half its potential size. That spare capacity is notable given the school is oversubscribed for 2025/26: it received 22 applications for 18 places, with all 18 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.22. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.2%, well above the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This demographic context is important for understanding its academic results, as schools with higher FSM rates often face additional challenges. The school's Church of England character is reflected in its facilities, which include a chapel, and it is led by headteacher Martin Harding, who has been in post since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMusket Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, TQ12 6SB
HeadteacherMartin Harding
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils122
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity122 / 210 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingRoundersNetballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: stcatherines-heathfield.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Catherine's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.