# St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith — Penrith, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss R. Davies

## Contact

- **Address:** Drovers Lane, Penrith, Cumbria
- **Phone:** 01768 864612
- **Website:** http://www.st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/penrith/st-catherines-catholic-primary-school-penrith-23831

## About

We are a small Catholic Primary School. We have four classes of mixed age pupils. The school has appropriately resourced classrooms; A spacious hall for drama and PE lessons; KS1 Library; KS2 Library; Maths Room; Outdoor Trim Trail Early Years Outdoor Education Area; Fully functioning Allotment and Vegetable Plots, wildflower garden and sensory plant area; Extensive Playing fields.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Great Facilities: We chose St Catherine's for its high standards of education and its Catholic values. The school has exceeded our expectations in both areas. The classrooms are well-equipped, the libraries are great and the outdoor spaces are a joy for the kids to explore. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Satisfactory Experience: We have been at St Catherine's for a few years now and while it's been a decent experience, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and communicate with them more regularly. The facilities are good and the teachers are generally supportive, but we do feel that the school could be more proactive in terms of extracurricular activities. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School and Friendly Staff: We have been at St Catherine's for a few years now and we are so happy with the school. The facilities are great, the staff are friendly and the values of kindness, respect and resilience are clearly embedded in the school's culture. The Wednesday superstars initiative is a lovely touch and makes the kids feel special. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Happy Memories of St Catherine's: My child attended St Catherine's a few years ago and we have many fond memories of their time there. The teachers were supportive, the curriculum was engaging and the facilities were always well-maintained. The school's emphasis on kindness and respect was particularly impressive. *(Oct 2020)*

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