Welcome to St Catherine's School and College
Thank you so much for visiting our website. I really want to welcome you to St Catherine’s - we describe ourselves as a small charity with a BIG heart, where we offer a warm family-focussed environment for your child. We’d like you to feel very much at home here too. In our 40 years of supporting students with speech, language and communications needs, we’ve learnt a great deal about these young people and their needs, and about their parents and families. More often than not, students have struggled with mainstream education, where they often feel they just don’t fit in. Parents may have had to fight for the right for their child to find the very best environment to thrive and are often exhausted by the process.We know – because parents have told us time and time again – that discovering St Catherine’s is often an ‘at last!’ moment. Finally, there is somewhere that understands their child, and a team that believes in their child’s ability to succeed. At St Catherine’s, we believe every child has unique talents and skills – and it’s our job to help them discover the very best of who they are and what they are capable of. We are passionate about supporting the journey that each student will embark on to discover their unique potential.So, if you think that St Catherine’s could be the right place for your child, then the best starting point is to have a good look around this website, and then make contact to set up a visit. Please do call us with any questions you may have. Sarah ThompsonPrincipal
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Non-maintained special school
Suitable Ages
7 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
89 Total
No. of Boys
62 (69.7%)
No. of Girls
27 (30.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 19, 2025
Open Day
Mar 11, 2026
Open Day
Jul 1, 2026
Open Day
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 20
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 27
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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