St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Primary school in Bridport, Dorset. Report card, Jan 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 13 January 2026, report published 1 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesBridport Primary School
Good (Mar 2023)
- 1.1 milesBridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Good (Jun 2024)
- 1.5 milesSymondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (May 2025)
- 1.6 milesLoders CofE Primary Academy
Standards maintained (Nov 2024)
- 2.7 milesSalway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Good (Sep 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.