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Oaklands Catholic School
- 3.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Havant PO7 7BW
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve results above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in and out of lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: School leaders have developed systems for checking progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically good but some lessons lack planning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through surveys and meetings.
Communication: School communicates via surveys and letters.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with the school's environment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders manage behaviour effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on improving teaching and achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and well-managed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A safe, positive environment where students feel supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Provides impressive after-school activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students able to balance academics with activities.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent guidance and support from an independent adviser.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High academic standards expected in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled and SEN students make good progress with additional lessons.
Subjects Offered: An extensive range of academic courses offered.
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Oaklands Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1372 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Cdr. Marc Evans, RN, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, serves as the board's chair. Registered address: The Catholic Academy Trust in Havant became the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust on March 27, 2017, with the same corporate identification number of 07721932. Up until the next planned review, the "Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust" has adopted all documents that were published under the previous name. The Roman Catholic and larger Christian community of Waterlooville and the surrounding area receives an excellent education from Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College, which serves students in grades 11 through 18. Strategic Objective 1: Ethos On the basis of the Catholic Church's mission, Oaklands should offer an inclusive, Christ-centered education. Teaching and learning is a strategic priority number two. The finest levels of teaching and learning at Oaklands, where everyone's aspirations and accomplishments are elevated to ensure that no one is left behind, will be acknowledged. Strategic Objective 3: Cooperation. Accept the chance to collaborate with our family of diocesan schools, as well as other academic, community, and stakeholder partners. The Oaklands Team is a strategic priority number 4. Our team of governors, leaders, teachers, and support staff who are dedicated to the Oaklands ideal will be attracted, developed, and celebrated. Students, Strategic Priority 5. Students at Oaklands will develop into strong, brave, and modest people who live out the gospel ideals and have a great appreciation for the beauty of God's creation. Strategic Priority 6 Business. It is our goal, both now and in the future, to ensure the effective and ethical stewardship of all our resources in order to provide a positive and sustainable environment in which to work and learn.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 48% | 11% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.00% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 53.0 | 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 | 60% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 40.85% | 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 | 62% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 2.71 | 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% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.49% | 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 59% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 44.03% | 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% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.96 | 2.96 | 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% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.43% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 54% 6 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 14 | 44.14% | 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 | 69% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 4 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 2.96 | 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% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.83% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 48% 1 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 4 | 43.46% | 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 | 65% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 13 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 6 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.94 | 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 | 98% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 47% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 45.31% | 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 | 64% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 17.06% | 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% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 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 | 32 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.6 | 30 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.00% | 15.92% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 721 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 46.39% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 30.56% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.67% | 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 | 34.78 | 32.69 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.62 | 30.25 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.3% | 20.25% | 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 | 91 | 849 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 50.11% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 28.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.39% | 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 | 34.28 6 | 27.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.78 6 | 25.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.9% | 13.45% | 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 | 115 | 838 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 44.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.12% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 33.53% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.41% | 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 | 28.56 2 | 27.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.65 6 | 26.19 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.4% | 12.79% | 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 | - | 21 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 185.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 30.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.13% | 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 | 30.41 | 27.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.74 | 26.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.2% | 13.26% | 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 | - | 17 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 192.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 34.14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.5% | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oaklands Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
