St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
99%
Capacity
414
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Cope, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% 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 3299th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 27 in Wyre Forest.
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre Forest, St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY11 5HP |
| Headteacher | Amanda Cope |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3299th of 13,686
Nationally
317th of 1,378
In West Midlands
3rd of 27
In Wyre Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
73%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster
Wyre Forest, DY11 5HP
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