St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rolls Drive Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 4NA |
| Phone | 01202426663 |
| Reference Number | 113841 |
St Katharine’s Church of England Primary School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an 'Outstanding' rating across all inspection categories. The school's ethos of 'Forever Flourishing' is central to its approach, fostering a unique and engaging learning environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive. The school has strong support from parents and a clear vision from its leadership, which underpins a high-quality educational experience. There is a focus on individual pupil development, ensuring that all students, including those with SEND, achieve their potential within a safe and respectful atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 436 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 39 | 21 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| 4 | 27 | 35 | 62 |
| 5 | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.3% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects.
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Inspirational leadership and effective professional development for staff.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics, with pupils developing secure reading knowledge.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is well-implemented and effective.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Rich range of enrichment opportunities promoting personal development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 2.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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