St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
About St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Parents considering St Katherine's Church of England Primary School in Castle Point will find a school that is clearly popular locally. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 46 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07. Of those 46 applications, 14 were first-preference choices, and all 14 received an offer. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local families. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in July 2024, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. The previous inspection, back in 2011, also rated the school Good, so it has maintained a solid standard over time. With 220 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, there is a little room to grow, but the oversubscription figures show that securing a place is competitive.
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
3 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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
08:45 – 15:05
Source: stkatherinesprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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