Catherington Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 316 Catherington Lane Catherington Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0TD |
| Reference Number | 116280 |
Catherington Church of England Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas except for early years provision, which is rated as 'Outstanding'. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils thrive, particularly in the early years where they develop strong relationships and essential skills. Additionally, the school effectively supports disadvantaged and SEND pupils, enabling them to achieve commendably in reading and mathematics. However, there are some areas in the wider curriculum where teaching methods could improve to promote deeper understanding and ensure all pupils reach their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 85 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.76%
Girls: 48.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.1% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision leading to exceptional pupil development
- Effective phonics and early reading instruction
- High expectations from staff for pupil achievement
- Positive pupil relationships and a supportive school atmosphere
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing student confidence
- Strong partnerships with parents to support attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack effective activities to deepen learning
- Inconsistent written work quality among pupils
- Assessment in the wider curriculum does not always inform teachers adequately
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 54 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Horndean Church of England Junior School
Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9NW |
0.9 miles |
|
Horndean Infant School
Merchistoun Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9LS |
0.92 miles |
|
Petersgate Infant School
Green Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0JU |
1.04 miles |
|
Woodcroft Primary
37 Woodcroft Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9QD |
1.56 miles |
|
Clanfield Junior School
Little Hyden Lane, Clanfield, Hampshire, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0RE |
1.6 miles |
|
Padnell Junior School
Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8EA |
2.11 miles |
|
Padnell Infant School
Padnell Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8DS |
2.15 miles |
|
Hart Plain Infant School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Hants, Hampshire, PO8 8RZ |
2.4 miles |
|
Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8SA |
2.46 miles |
|
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Cornelius Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NT |
2.58 miles |
|
Denmead Infant School
Hambledon Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6PN |
2.7 miles |
|
Denmead Junior School
Bere Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6PH |
2.82 miles |
|
Hambledon Primary School
Church Lane, Hambledon, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 4RT |
3.06 miles |
|
The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ |
3.29 miles |
|
Berewood Primary School
Kentidge Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3BE |
3.34 miles |
|
Warren Park Primary School
Sandleford Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4LR |
3.42 miles |
|
Springwood Infant School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
3.5 miles |
|
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
3.54 miles |
|
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BB |
3.6 miles |
|
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7DB |
3.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
0.8 miles |
|
Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9XP |
2.01 miles |
|
Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT |
2.05 miles |
|
The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY |
2.34 miles |
|
Jubilee School
84-86 Jubilee Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RE |
2.82 miles |
|
Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
3.52 miles |
|
Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
3.82 miles |
|
Park Community School
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Park Community School, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU |
3.84 miles |
|
Ditcham Park School
Ditcham Park, Petersfield, GU31 5RN |
3.88 miles |
|
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW |
3.94 miles |
|
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD |
4.12 miles |
|
Littlegreen Academy
Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9NW |
4.3 miles |
|
Havant and South Downs College
College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA |
4.41 miles |
|
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS |
4.64 miles |