St Edward's Catholic First School
About St Edward's Catholic First School
St Edward's Catholic First School sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score is 64, but as a first school taking pupils only up to age 9, it doesn't publish KS2 results in the same way. What stands out instead is how heavily oversubscribed it is: 129 applications for 50 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, a ratio of 2.58 applicants per place, with 46 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests local parents see something distinctive here. The school's 8.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average, and its Roman Catholic character will be a draw for families seeking a faith-based start. With a capacity of 300 and 278 pupils on roll, it's running close to full, which reinforces the sense of a school that local families are actively choosing.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: stedwardscatholicfirstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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