SchoolScoresSt Catherine's Catholic School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Girls only · Roman Catholic
Part of ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ
01322 556333 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 June 2022.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
210 pupils in this year group.
59% — 5 points above the Bexley average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | 54% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 55.1 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
203 pupils in this year group.
98% — 5 points above the Bexley average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 58% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 27% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 21% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Bexley. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 208 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 158 |
| Of those, offered a place | 128 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 454 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 23.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 10.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 18.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 18.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1 | 13.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 24% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 17.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- St Columba's Catholic Boys' School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Bexleyheath 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beths Grammar School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Townley Grammar School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Crayford Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Bexley 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Break Through School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Blackfen School for Girls 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Welling School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hurstmere School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 June 2022.
How did St Catherine's Catholic School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points above the England average of 45%.
Is St Catherine's Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 158 families put St Catherine's Catholic School as their first choice for 208 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 128 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 137681.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.