St Catherine's RC School
102%
Capacity
480
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Catherine's RC School
St Catherine's RC School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 480 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 471 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's RC School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maureen Kelly, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1151st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 80 in Barnet.
St Catherine's RC School is a popular choice with families — it received 166 applications for 59 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's RC School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, St Catherine's RC School is one of the options available in the London 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 | Vale Drive, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 2ED |
| Headteacher | Maureen Kelly |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 480 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 480 / 471 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1151st of 13,686
Nationally
291st of 1,592
In London
21st of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
29%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
82%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
166
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vale Drive, Barnet
Barnet, EN5 2ED
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