St Catherine's School
UK, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London · TW1 4QJ
A small Catholic girls' school in Richmond upon Thames, St Catherine's educates around 386 pupils across a continuous span from age 3 to 18. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection the top grade of 'excellent', with the same judgement extended to pupils' personal development and all compliance requirements met. Its intimate scale and single-site, all-through structure suit families who value continuity and close pastoral attention. Mrs Johneen McPherson leads the school.
386
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 386
- Location
- UK, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.stcatherineschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 88912898
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Johneen McPherson
Latest results
Attainment 8
56.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit comfortably above the national picture, with an Attainment 8 score of 56.1 against a national average of 46.9. Girls follow GCSEs and A-levels, with the option of the Extended Project Qualification to stretch independent research. The sixth form is deliberately small at 32 pupils, allowing teaching to be tailored closely to individual ambitions.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 32
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 February 2025
The last word
A small Catholic girls' school with an 'excellent' ISI verdict and results above the national benchmark - well suited to families seeking a close-knit, all-through education for their daughter.
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St Catherine's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Catherine's School located?
St Catherine's School is located at Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, UK, TW1 4QJ.
What type of school is St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School has approximately 386 pupils on roll.
What is St Catherine's School's inspection rating?
St Catherine's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 February 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.