1 in 10 schools
Catholic schools make up 10% of the national total of schools in England and Wales.
2245 Schools
There are 2245 Catholic schools in England and Wales.
845,762 pupils
845,762 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).
Education Sunday
Education Sunday will take place on Sunday 1st February.
Catholic education in England and Wales
This document, which was approved at the Bishops' Conference Plenary meeting in May, outlines the distinctive nature of Catholic education. It also explains the way in which Catholic schools work in partnership with the Government to provide outstanding academic standards, a diverse education and a cohesive and welcoming environment for all.