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St Catherine's Catholic School

Goodgraded 14/06/2022Ages 11–161,040 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
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Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ
Bexley

St Catherine's Catholic School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bexleyheath, within the Bexley local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,040 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2022, St Catherine's Catholic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 55.8 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bexleyheath can view St Catherine's Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855.1
England avg 45.1 · was 55.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 63% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths85%
England avg 65% · was 81% in 2023/24
EBacc entry66%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.96
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake15.1%
Free school meals15.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.6%
Attendance95.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence11.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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