St Catherine's School Cross Deep, Twickenham, TW1 4QJ, Middlesex 020 8891 2898

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School type	Girls' Day Preparatory, Senior & Sixth Form
Founded	1914
Headmistress	Mrs Johneen McPherson
Date Appointed	September 2018
Girls Age Range	7-18 years
Number of pupils	405
Day fees per annum	£14,010 - £17,910 per annum (tuition fees only)
Average Class Size	15-20
Teacher/Pupil ratio	1:9
Associations	GSA, ISA, ISC, AGBIS, CISC

St Catherine's is a vibrant and caring Catholic school that welcomes girls of all faiths and backgrounds. Our happy community helps each pupil develop confidence and meet challenges, as she explores her gifts and talents. The school proudly combines excellent pastoral care with an innovative and creative curriculum that prepares girls for the 21st century.

Our recent inspection report, from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, notes that '[Teachers] encourage pupils to take risks in their learning and to think for themselves; pupils rise to the challenge and make rapid progress'. The school's inclusive and friendly culture is also praised, including the 'kindness and respect shown by pupils in their day-to-day interactions with their peers and their warm and open relationships with staff'. In addition, 'Leaders encourage pupils to be ambitious' and 'pupils are enthusiastic about their service in the local community'.

All St Catherine's girls enjoy a wide range of subjects and benefit from passionate and experienced teachers who know them well, offer support and challenge at all stages, and are in regular contact with parents.

Our recent move to an exclusively key stage two Prep Department has allowed us to invest in an even richer and more varied curriculum and co-curricular programme for girls in Year 3-6. The emphasis on curiosity and discovery establishes firm foundations that later lead to success in the Senior School (where each pupil has a guaranteed place).

The Senior School girls certainly rise to the challenges posed by public examinations. St Catherine's is proud of its value added at GCSE and A Level, and we enjoy seeing our young women go on to university courses and careers of their choice, and to bright futures.

Those who visit St Catherine's often remark on the warm and genuine enthusiasm of our pupils. The school's Christian ethos and emphasis on values helps girls to engage with the world around them, and open discussion, time for reflection, and pupil-led committees create a lively environment where pupil voice matters and where each girl knows she belongs. Our emphasis on character, and on the deeper values of compassion, integrity and resilience, is also developed through a comprehensive co-curricular programme.

St Catherine's is committed to developing its facilities and over recent years we have been pleased to see girls enjoying new buildings and refurbishments, like the Science Block and Sixth Form Centre, which are designed to enhance their curriculum and social experiences.

We also provide exciting trips, competitions and school events throughout the year; whether it is a trip to Washington, a national athletics competition or a part in the latest school musical, there are plenty of opportunities for girls to develop their skills and their friendships within the school community.

Information about public examination results, co-curricular opportunities and wrap-around care can all be found on the school website: www.stcatherineschool.co.uk