St Catherine Catholic Primary School
West Drayton, UB7 7NX · Hillingdon · primary school
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42nd of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,424 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Catherine Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the results are below the national median, what specific support is provided for pupils who are not meeting expected standards in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Catherine Catholic Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are "settled, happy and safe." The report highlights that staff know pupils well, ensuring the school’s values permeate every aspect of life, with one pupil noting they leave with "a smile on my face." Overall, the school provides a good quality of education with outstanding personal development, supported by rigorous leadership and a strong community feel valued by parents.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, with a curriculum designed to be "ambitious" and build key knowledge over time.
- Reading is prioritised from the start of Reception, ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers" through a well-planned phonics approach.
- Personal development is promoted "exceptionally well," with pupils learning about equality, diversity, and kindness through a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "strong," with effective adaptations ensuring successful curriculum access.
- Staff are well supported and value professional development, while the governing body asks "pertinent questions" to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teaching expertise is "underdeveloped," failing to support pupils in learning subject content in sufficient depth.
- The school must ensure teachers have the expertise needed to teach all subjects effectively so pupils develop a "detailed body of knowledge across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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