St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 6SB · Devon · primary school
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211st of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 1,958 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Catherine’s CofE Primary School is described as being “at the heart of the community,” where staff provide a “nurturing and caring environment.” Pupils are “polite and kind,” feel “happy and safe,” and benefit from a strong focus on personal development and extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- The school fosters an inclusive culture where pupils respect individual differences and have “trusted adults to speak to.”
- Early years provision is effective, with children learning to read from Reception through “well-designed activities” that deepen understanding.
- The reading curriculum is “effective,” with successful phonics teaching and regular checks ensuring struggling pupils “quickly catch up.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported,” working alongside peers and taking on roles like library monitors.
- Personal development is a strength, helping pupils appreciate different beliefs and develop “cultural appreciation” through educational visits.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used effectively in some subjects to check understanding or adapt learning, leading to “gaps in their knowledge.”
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are “less well developed” and not delivered as effectively, preventing pupils from developing a “deep understanding.”
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 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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