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St Katherine's School

Academy converter · Bristol · BS20 0HU

Ages 11–18 · 976 pupils · North Somerset

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

48.0

Overall absence

9.6%

Admissions demand

0.83 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-31

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.07
−20+2
Attainment 848.0
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+75%
EBacc entry24%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.1%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
6.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.8%
Enrolments in measure
918

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.83 · Often has places

1st preferences

152

Places offered

183

1st-preference offers

128

Total preferences (any rank)
484
Preferred offers (top 3)
183
Applications from outside LA
382
Offers to outside-LA applicants
143
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

976 pupils · 1,001 places

Pupils on roll
976
Boys / girls
513 / 463
School capacity
1,001
Capacity fill
976 / 1,001 (98%)
Free school meals
24.5%
FSM pupils
217
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Academy trust
AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Sponsor
Trust in Learning (Academies)
Headteacher
Mr Justin Humphreys

Location

Address
Pill Road, Ham Green
Postcode
BS20 0HU
Town
Bristol
County
Somerset
Local authority
North Somerset
District
North Somerset
Constituency
North Somerset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bristol, North Somerset, 976 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24.5%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Secondary schools in Bristol
43
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS20
10
Secondary in BS20
2
Open schools in North Somerset LA
86
Secondary in North Somerset LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BristolNear BS20

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    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bristol · BS11 0EB · Bristol, City of

    Ages 11–19

    • Att833.3
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+19%
    • Absence17.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • St Bede's Catholic College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bristol · BS11 0SU · Bristol, City of

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.6
    • P80.4
    • EM5+57%
    • Absence7.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    BRISTOL · BS11 9TU · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM26.4%
    • Demand0.86

    1.0 miles away

  • Shirehampton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bristol · BS11 9RR · Bristol, City of

    Ages 2–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM31.7%
    • Demand0.98

    1.1 miles away

  • Nova Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS11 9NG · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM36.0%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Justin Humphreys
Telephone
01275373737
Website
www.stkaths.org.uk

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