St Catherine's RC School
#48 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#315 of 15,697 nationally
About St Catherine's RC School
St Catherine's RC School is a local authority primary located in Barnet, in the Barnet local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 470 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 95.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 48th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 470; capacity filled 99.8%.
There are 21 schools in Barnet; St Catherine's RC School ranks 2nd of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)85%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)27%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Catherine's RC School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 470
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 85%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 27%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Catherine's RC School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ark Pioneer Academy
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,107 students · 312 m away
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students · 395 m away
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Barnet · Independent all-through · Ages 9–16
31 students · 659 m away
Underhill School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
383 students · 892 m away
Lyonsdown School
New Barnet · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students · 969 m away
Cromer Road Primary School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
413 students · 1.2 km away
The Totteridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,008 students · 1.2 km away
Foulds School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
318 students · 1.4 km away
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,321 students · 1.5 km away
Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Barnes Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
Springwell School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
Moreland Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
469 students
St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
Feltham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
471 students
Lordship Lane Primary School
Wood Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
Highgate Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Catherine's RC School a good school?
St Catherine's RC School has a Success Index (England) of 95.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #48 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Catherine's RC School rank in London?
St Catherine's RC School ranks #48 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #315 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Catherine's RC School?
St Catherine's RC School had 470 students in 2025.
Is St Catherine's RC School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Catherine's RC School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Catherine's RC School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Catherine's RC School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.