Located in PENRITH, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith currently has around 108 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 38.9% boys and 61.1% girls. Around 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.8%). african pupils make up about 14.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Drovers Lane, PENRITH, CA11 9EL |
| Website: | http://www.st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01768864612 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rebecca Davies |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151052 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 108 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 66 |
| White British | 64.80% | 70 |
| African | 14.80% | 16 |
| Other White | 9.30% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Junior School Eden Mount , CA11 8HG | - not rated | 955 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Rigg College Newton Rigg , CA11 0AH | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hall School Frenchfield , Penrith CA11 8UA | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.