St Catherine's School, UK
St Catherine's School is an independent school for girls aged 7 to 18 in UK. It has a Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Catherine's School in detail
St Catherine's School in its own words
In its own words: "If you are a former pupil or member of staff, St Catherine’s School would love to hear from you. There are multiple reasons why being part of an Alumnae group is beneficial from building business connections to organising reunions and fundraising events and social networking."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is truly a privilege to welcome you to St Catherine’s School. As I begin my tenure as Head, I am deeply conscious of the rich heritage of this school - a place where faith, belonging and ambition meet. At St Catherine’s, we often speak of our “school family.” This is not just a sentiment, but our day-to-day lived experience."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
On phones, the school says: "As one of Yondr’s flagship schools in the UK, we are pleased to work together to promote phone management and pupil wellbeing."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Richmond upon Thames
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Catherine's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Catherine's School are Kneller Hall School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Newland House School (0.6 miles); The Mall School (0.8 miles); and The German School (1.2 miles, Outstanding).
Kneller Hall SchoolNewland House SchoolThe Mall SchoolThe German School
Where pupils go next
Of the 20 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education and 20% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 95 pupils (24.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Popes Grotto, 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
11 February 2025
Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Short Visit
26 February 2020
Regulatory Compliance
18 September 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
11 October 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
11 October 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,856 to £25,254
depending on year group
| Year 3 to Year 4 | £14,856 a year |
| Year 5 to Year 6 | £19,809 a year |
| Year 7 to Year 13 * | £25,254 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Richmond upon Thames - 10 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Catherine's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from St Catherine's School
Newsletter - September (2026-27 Autumn Term Week 1-3)
24 Sep 2026
Year 5 visit The Rose Theatre
16 Sep 2026
Newsletter - July 2026
22 Jul 2026
Newsletter - May 2026
28 May 2026
Newsletter - April 2026
1 Apr 2026
From St Catherine's School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with St Catherine's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Catherine's School.
- Learn A2Z290m away · Not yet graded
- Victoria Place Day Nursery and After School Club600m away · Not yet graded
- Vital Play620m away · Not yet graded
- Surrey Outdoor Learning And Development - Thames Young Mariners630m away · Not yet graded
- Ace Activity Camp Twickenham650m away · Not yet graded
- Strawberry Hill School Clubs650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 39 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
381 pupils
455 places
74 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - UK
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for UK
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,266
Applications
2,021
Got 1st preference
62.2%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
95
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
25.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
381
Total Pupils
0
Boys
381
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Catherine's School
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Questions parents ask about St Catherine's School
What are GCSE results like at St Catherine's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Catherine's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Catherine's School last inspected?
St Catherine's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2025.
How many pupils go to St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School has around 381 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Catherine's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Catherine's School: Learn A2Z (290m away, registered, not yet graded), Victoria Place Day Nursery and After School Club (600m away, registered, not yet graded) and Vital Play (620m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Catherine's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 39 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School is at Cross Deep, Twickenham, UK, TW1 4QJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)