St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
92%
Capacity
220
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Katherine's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne-Marie Taylor, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6590th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 19 in Castle Point.
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 15 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Castle Point, SS8 9QA |
| Headteacher | Anne-Marie Taylor |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 240 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6590th of 13,686
Nationally
711th of 1,612
In East of England
12th of 19
In Castle Point
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
63%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
46
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hilton Road, Canvey Island
Castle Point, SS8 9QA
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