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Caterham High School
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- Redbridge IG5 0QW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils build up knowledge, understanding and skills as they progress through the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves in a calm and orderly manner around the school and behave well in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff have received training to help them to develop speaking and writing skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' feedback on pupils’ work helps them to improve.
Communication: Leaders also raise parents’ and carers’ awareness of potential risks to their children.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils organize events for charity.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively by school leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively by school leaders.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive environment where pupils are aware of their responsibilities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs include cookery, football, judo, chess, drama, choir and gaming.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 receive appropriate careers education.
Career Counselling Services: Students value career education and say it is relevant to their lives.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders have designed a sixth form curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND, including pupils with hearing impairment, are successful in their learning.
Subjects Offered: Students can study A levels and/or vocational qualifications and level 2 courses.
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Caterham High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 986 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For more than 60 years, Caterham High has served as the hub of the neighbourhood, offering all students who enrol in our bustling institution a first-rate education.
We have high expectations for our pupils and push them to achieve in everything they do.
We take pride in offering an excellent learning atmosphere where every student can reach their full potential.
Being a six-form entry school, we are very familiar with our pupils, able to meet their specific requirements, and provide both great pastoral and academic support.
Our relationships with home schools are quite solid.
In order for pupils to achieve their full potential, it is critical that parents, carers, and the school collaborate effectively.
To make sure students make good development, we regularly check their performance, create goals, and have conversations with the students, parents, and carers.
As students advance through the school from Year 7 to Year 13, we have an expanding and responsive curriculum designed to increase choice and opportunity for them.
ICT is used throughout the school to bring the curriculum to life and to inspire and engage students in their learning. Our teaching is innovative and demanding in both topic and delivery.
Caterham High is a school that excels in several areas.
I welcome all parents and carers to stop by the school and see for yourselves what a beautiful learning environment we have.
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We have high expectations for our pupils and push them to achieve in everything they do.
We take pride in offering an excellent learning atmosphere where every student can reach their full potential.
Being a six-form entry school, we are very familiar with our pupils, able to meet their specific requirements, and provide both great pastoral and academic support.
Our relationships with home schools are quite solid.
In order for pupils to achieve their full potential, it is critical that parents, carers, and the school collaborate effectively.
To make sure students make good development, we regularly check their performance, create goals, and have conversations with the students, parents, and carers.
As students advance through the school from Year 7 to Year 13, we have an expanding and responsive curriculum designed to increase choice and opportunity for them.
ICT is used throughout the school to bring the curriculum to life and to inspire and engage students in their learning. Our teaching is innovative and demanding in both topic and delivery.
Caterham High is a school that excels in several areas.
I welcome all parents and carers to stop by the school and see for yourselves what a beautiful learning environment we have.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 34% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.90% | - | 8.30% |
| 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 36% | 45.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 56.7% | 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 | 17% | 33.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 22.59% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 3.68 | 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 | 90% | 94.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 184 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 93.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 16.76% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 63.24% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.86% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 39% | 49.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 59.56% | 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 | 30% | 36.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 21.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 27.36% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 3.94 | 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 | 90% | 96.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 96.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 19.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 64.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 2.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.24% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.24% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 39% 11 | 46.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 11 | 58.58% | 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 | 49% | 36.63% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 3 | 22.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 14 | 28.04% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 3.97 | 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 | 88% | 91.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 164 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 12.95% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 63.86% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3.38% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.71% | 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 | -0.42 | 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 | 40.1 | 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 | 28% 7 | 46.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 59.22% | 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 | 35% | 35.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 21.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 5 | 27.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 4.1 | 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 | 94% | 86.7% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 13.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 63.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.25% | 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 21% | 47.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 61.73% | 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 | 41% | 36.82% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 25.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 27.23% | 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 | 95% | 91.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 177 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.89% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 15.58% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 64.37% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.26% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.74% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.68% | 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 | 20.98 | 33.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.37 | 33.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.90% | 14.39% | 13.67% |
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 | 89 | 162 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 77.65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 9.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.41% | 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 | 18.49 | 36.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.54 | 37.32 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.7% | 21.65% | 17.7% |
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 | 114 | 170 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 78.94% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 4.94% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.65% | 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 | 20.90 | 31.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.78 2 | 32.41 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.7% | 14.68% | 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 | 104 | 155 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 75.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.13% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 9.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 7.13% | 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 | 20.48 1 | 31.85 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.77 4 | 32.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 14.99% | 13.37% |
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 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 13.19% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.31% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 7.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 4% | 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 | 21.82 | 28.55 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.86 | 30.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 15.09% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 14.06% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.59% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.29% | 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Caterham High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
