St Columba's Catholic Primary School

About St Columba's Catholic Primary School

St Columba's is a Catholic school with Christ's teachings of love, peace and justice at the heart of all we do. We believe we have a true family feel and our staff continually strive to ensure our pupils show the teachings of Jesus in the way they live their lives.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Linda Southerton

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

66.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Samantha W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience!"

St. Columba's has been an incredible journey for my child and our family. The staff are caring, the facilities are excellent, and the values of love, peace, and justice are truly embedded in the school culture. We've especially enjoyed the Black History Month celebrations, which have sparked meaningful conversations at home. Highly recommend this school!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily F

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"A True Community Feel!"

As a former parent at St. Columba's, I can confidently say that this school is a true gem. The sense of community is palpable, and the staff go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and supported. We were particularly impressed with the school's commitment to environmental sustainability and the impact it has on the children's daily lives.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rahul K

Parent Apr 20, 2022

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a mostly positive experience at St. Columba's, but there are areas for improvement. The school's facilities are excellent, and the staff are generally friendly and supportive. However, we've encountered some communication issues, and the school's approach to homework and assessments could be more clear. Overall, we're happy with our decision to send our child here.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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