SchoolScoresSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
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Drovers Lane, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith, CA11 9EL
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 June 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
39% — 19 points below the Westmorland and Furness average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 39% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 44% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Brunswick School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Beaconside CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Lakes School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunter Hall School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Yanwath Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stainton CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifton Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2022.
How did St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151052.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.