St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is a primary school in Swindon for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 40th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 December 2018, report published 24 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School are welcoming and friendly. They are proud of their school and have a warm relationship with staff. There is a tangible sense of community within the school. The school's ethos is based on strongly-held values which include service, belief and peace. Pupils have a personal commitment to helping others which is exemplified in their sustained support for charitable causes. The school opens pupils' eyes to the world beyond its gates. Pupils use the area in which they live to explore important themes. In history, for example, pupils learn about the development of transport through visits to a railway museum. Pupils develop their talents and interests through extra-curricular clubs and experiences. All pupils learn a musical instrument and take part in theatrical and choral events. Opportunities such as these develop their confidence and resilience. Pupils participate in sporting events with other schools. Whilst they are highly competitive, they also have a strong sense of integrity and fair play. Pupils attend well because they enjoy school. They understand why it is important to 'be the best that they can be.' Pupils have a thirst to learn new things. They study an ambitious curriculum that prepares them well for their next steps in learning and beyond.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment is underdeveloped. Therefore, it does not typically identify where pupils have developed misconceptions or have gaps in their knowledge. The school needs to ensure that assessment accurately highlights gaps in pupils' understanding, so that these can be remedied.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Beechcroft Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grange Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grange Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Seven Fields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CATHERINE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (ACADEMY) SWINDON
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Burke
- Phone
- 01793822699
- Address
- Davenwood, Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7LL
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 138619
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.