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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
- 3.8 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Lambeth SW16 2HY
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Attainment is exceptionally high across a wide range of subjects, including at the highest levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment.
Qualifications and Training: Newly qualified teachers value the induction and training programme leaders provide.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders observe new teachers and provide feedback, ensuring effective teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is now consistently good and improving further the outcomes for students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children.
Communication: School’s procedures ensure communication such as frequent progress updates and community events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say that their children feel safe; a strong sense of being safe in an orderly environment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are skilled in dealing with issues, so that students can continue to learn well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic decisions have ensured that the school’s high performance has been sustained and improved.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students understand risks and how to deal with them through a well-planned programme of teaching.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school provides outstanding pastoral support helping all students remain engaged and motivated.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities enriches and broadens students’ learning further.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities are well matched to students’ interests aiding in balancing academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-maintained site, facilities enable various extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students have access to specialist advice and careers guidance at regular intervals.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form provides a strong balance of academic and vocational courses; successful in moving students on to higher education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Vulnerable students and those with special education needs or disabilities are very well supported achieving very well from their starting points.
Subjects Offered: Attainment is high across a wide range of subjects.
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1175 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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By putting its slogan into action, the School is supporting the Mission of the Church and is aware of the crucial role it must play in helping parents pass on the priceless gift of faith to the next generation.
The School aspires to play a significant role in the formation of our young people so that they become responsible Christian adults in line with the Church's mission to "Go and make disciples of all countries," found in Matthew 28, 19.
The school will use a variety of strategies to try to fulfil its purpose.
In order to help students acquire a religious understanding of life, Religious Education will be given priority on the school curriculum.
Each student's unique religious journey will be supported and encouraged through the Religious Education programme.
The school recognises that each student is a special creation of God.
The curriculum, which is based on the principles of the Gospel, will consequently provide students with a wide-ranging and well-rounded education, allowing each student to reach their full potential in all subject areas.
In order for all members of the school community—students, parents, and staff—to feel valued and respected and to have equitable access to opportunities, gospel principles will also serve as the foundation for interactions with the school community.
The school acknowledges and respects the importance of parents in serving as their children's first teachers, the teaching profession, and the contributions of the support staff and chaplaincy team.
In order to establish strong home-school-parish connections, the school will collaborate with parish clergy and parents. It will also offer a structure for discipline as well as a system of pastoral care and support for students and their families.
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The School aspires to play a significant role in the formation of our young people so that they become responsible Christian adults in line with the Church's mission to "Go and make disciples of all countries," found in Matthew 28, 19.
The school will use a variety of strategies to try to fulfil its purpose.
In order to help students acquire a religious understanding of life, Religious Education will be given priority on the school curriculum.
Each student's unique religious journey will be supported and encouraged through the Religious Education programme.
The school recognises that each student is a special creation of God.
The curriculum, which is based on the principles of the Gospel, will consequently provide students with a wide-ranging and well-rounded education, allowing each student to reach their full potential in all subject areas.
In order for all members of the school community—students, parents, and staff—to feel valued and respected and to have equitable access to opportunities, gospel principles will also serve as the foundation for interactions with the school community.
The school acknowledges and respects the importance of parents in serving as their children's first teachers, the teaching profession, and the contributions of the support staff and chaplaincy team.
In order to establish strong home-school-parish connections, the school will collaborate with parish clergy and parents. It will also offer a structure for discipline as well as a system of pastoral care and support for students and their families.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.4 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 34% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.00% | - | 3.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 28.22% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 39.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 31.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 10.22% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 15.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 91.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 22.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 44.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.25% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 33.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 45.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 39.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 16.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 23.24% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.61 | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 92.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 25.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 42.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 26.35% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 7 | 38.9% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 35% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 8 | 11.65% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 7 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.16 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 83.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 19.79% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 38.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.14% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 3 | 24.2% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 4 | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 35.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 12 | 11.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 5 | 18.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.9 | 2.69 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 75.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 19.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 35.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 9.21% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.29% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 21.26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 31.32% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 23.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 12.16% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 13.58% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 114 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 7.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 28.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 34.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.58% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.1 | 33.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.73 | 33.44 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.00% | 18.74% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 128 | 114 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 67.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.1% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 14% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.8% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.41 | 36.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.76 | 34.87 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.3% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 157 | 139 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 69.8% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 8.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 14.3% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.11 | 31.27 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.22 | 30.92 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.2% | 17.33% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 157 | 147 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 65.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12.1% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.64 1 | 30.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.81 4 | 29.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.0% | 14.26% | 13.37% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 7.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 5.3% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.28 | 24.37 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.6 | 25.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.9% | 16.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 10.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 9.71% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1