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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Castle Point, SS8 9QAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#6,590
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHilton Road, Canvey Island, Castle Point, SS8 9QA
HeadteacherAnne-Marie Taylor
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)9.5%
School Capacity220 / 240 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningCodingDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:05

Source: stkatherinesprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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