The foundation stone for St Catharine's was laid on 23 July 1895[1] and built to designs of the architect Robert Charles Clarke.

[2] It was built, in the Early English style, of Bulwell stone with Bath stone dressings, and consisted of chancel, nave, south chapel and a bell turret.

[3] On 16 August 1946 a fire damaged part of the roof of the church and vestry.

[4] Due to the post war restrictions on building materials, it was not until May 1947 that the church received a licence to repair the roof.

A second organ by Augustus Gern was acquired from Tockington Manor in 1948 and was installed by Roger Yates.