St Catherine's Roman Catholic School, Bridport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has created a clear, well-planned curriculum that builds learning systematically for all pupils, with a strong emphasis on reading skills. Staff and governors work together positively to support improvement, and the school provides good early preparation for young children starting their formal learning. Leadership has introduced helpful support systems like subject leader surgeries and nurture provision for pupils with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned and carefully sequenced curriculum with clear learning pathways
- Strong focus on reading and early reading teaching that is well embedded
- Effective support for subject leaders through planned surgeries and networking opportunities
- Good early years provision with children well prepared for formal learning
- Positive school culture with staff and governors united behind school priorities
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems and checking of pupil learning are not consistently developed across all curriculum areas
- Gaps in pupil learning are not always well addressed when checks on understanding are weaker
- Subject leaders are transitioning to new oversight areas and need continued support to embed subjects securely
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School has made progress in improving the school under new leadership since the previous inspection, with a clear focus on curriculum planning and reading. However, some aspects still need further improvement.
At a Glance
21.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 55%. Maths has declined from 58% to 40%. Writing has remained stable at around 60%.
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
100 pupils
210 capacity
110 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bridport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bridport
Admissions Demand - Dorset
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,808
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.86402%
Overall absence
22.72727%
Persistent absence
110
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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