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St Catherine's RC School

Barnet, EN5 2EDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
67 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1151 of 13,686 nationally

About St Catherine's RC School

St Catherine's RC School in Barnet is a state primary with a Roman Catholic character that is noticeably oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 166 applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.81. Of those, 67 families put it as their first preference, and only 55 first-preference offers were made. The school currently has 480 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 471, which suggests it is running at full stretch. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.1 per cent, well below the national average for primary schools, and this is consistent with the school's location in a relatively affluent London borough. The headteacher is Maureen Kelly, and the school caters for children from age two through to eleven, with nursery provision available. The religious character is Roman Catholic, which will be a key factor for many families considering the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressVale Drive, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 2ED
HeadteacherMaureen Kelly
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils480
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity480 / 471 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballCross CountryGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubGardeningFilm ClubScience 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

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:50-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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