St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School — Primary School in Kidderminster

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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

Kidderminster, DY11 5HP

414 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

12.10% FSM %

209 Boys

205 Girls

About St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Kidderminster and the surrounding area in Worcestershire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Amanda Cope.

Information on St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Worcestershire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Wyre Forest
Parliamentary Constituency	Wyre Forest
Ward	Franche & Habberley North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-2007
UKPRN	10057038
URN	135051
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Margret Tindall	Chair of Governors	22/11/2023	21/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Brogan	Governor	31/08/2024	01/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Concannon	Governor	14/10/2022	13/10/2026	Elected by parents
Headteacher Amanda Cope	Governor	26/04/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Derrer	Governor	10/10/2022	09/10/2026	Appointed by LA
Mr Sean Garbutt	Governor	22/09/2025	21/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Sam Guille	Governor	26/04/2021	25/04/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen McGrath	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Medcalf	Governor	22/11/2023	21/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Sian Nolan	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Smith	Governor	22/03/2022	21/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Sugden	Governor	04/10/2022	03/10/2026	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Franche Primary School

0.44 km • Kidderminster

Other

Wyre Forest School

0.88 km • Kidderminster

Other

St John's CofE Primary School

1.1 km • Kidderminster

Other

Baxter College

1.14 km • Kidderminster

Other

Nurture Learning

1.19 km • Worcestershire

Other

St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

1.23 km • Kidderminster

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

How many pupils does St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School have?

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?

The Head Teacher at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is Mrs Amanda Cope.

Where is St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School located?

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is at Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, DY11 5HP, in the Worcestershire local authority, West Midlands.

Does St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School currently open?

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Head Teacher

Mrs Amanda Cope

Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, DY11 5HP

01562823614

www.stcatherineskidderminster.co.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 135051

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026