It was built in the 12th century as a chapel of ease of Bath and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.

[1] The manor of St Catherine belonged to Prior Cantlow of Bath Abbey in medieval times.

[1] The church stands within the grounds of the 16th century St Catherine's Court, which is Grade I listed.

[4] The parish is part of the benefice of Batheaston with St Catherine within the archdeaconry of Bath.

[5] St Catherine's has been part of the parish since it was annexed in 1258.