St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, BH6 4NA · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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2nd of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 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 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Katharine’s is described as a “very special place to learn” where the ethos of ‘Forever Flourishing’ ensures pupils “do ‘flourish’ here.” The report highlights an “exceptional quality of education” driven by “inspirational leadership” and a “highly ambitious” curriculum that supports all pupils in succeeding.
Strengths
- The ‘SEASIDE’ curriculum is “firmly embedded” and “deliberately designed and sequenced” to enable progress, with spirituality at its heart.
- Reading is taught with “precision,” ensuring children gain “secure reading knowledge” through carefully matched books and timely support.
- Staff are “high knowledgeable” and use “forensic monitoring” to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “achieve very well.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary” in a “calm and focused environment,” with pupils showing “highly positive attitudes to their learning.”
- An “exceptional range of enrichment experiences” in music, sports, and arts helps pupils become “resilient, independent and empathetic learners.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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