1 in 10 schools
Catholic schools make up 10% of the national total of schools in England and Wales.
2257 schools
There are 2257 Catholic schools in England and Wales.
838,756 Pupils
838,756 pupils are educated in Catholic schools in England and Wales.
Bishops' Agency
The Catholic Education Service is the Bishops' agency for education in England and Wales.
Diverse communities
In England, 33.5% of pupils in Catholic primary schools are from ethnic minority backgrounds (27.6% nationally).
Excellent GCSEs
At GCSE, Catholic schools outperform the national average by 5%.
High SATs scores
In England, Catholic schools outperform the national average English and Maths KS2 SATs scores by 6%.
Outstanding schools
In England, 74.7% of Catholic primary schools are judged good or outstanding by Ofsted (64% nationally).
Serving the poor
In England, 20% of pupils at Catholic secondary schools live in the most deprived areas (17% nationally).
Schools’ Portal
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