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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- Whiston L35 2XG
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Based on the inspection date: 17 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn better in some subjects than in others due to inconsistent curriculum delivery.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils cause disruption in lessons; however, behaviour during breaktimes is generally calm.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge, and the school provides opportunities to fill curriculum knowledge gaps.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers lack consistent methods to help pupils understand key knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Variation exists in curriculum delivery; some teachers do not adapt well for SEND pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: School has increased capacity within the attendance team to work with families.
Communication: Staff work with pupils and their families to help improve attendance rates.
Parent Satisfaction: Efforts to engage with parents show early signs of success, but challenges remain.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Some staff do not apply the behaviour policy consistently and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken effective action to address curriculum weaknesses but need consistent application.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; procedures for managing behaviour have improved.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School takes actions to address attendance issues, but some pupils still miss out on important learning.
Extracurricular Offerings: A variety of after-school activities are available, including music and sports competitions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Increased range of activities helps balance academic and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Wide range of careers lessons and events from Year 7 onwards.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils participate in work experience and visit further/higher education colleges.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Quick identification of SEND pupils but inconsistent adaptation of curriculum delivery.
Subjects Offered: English Baccalaureate suite of subjects is increasingly studied at key stage 4.
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 725 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 48% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -1.11 | 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 | 33.9 | 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 | 23% | 12.9% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 27.3% | 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 | 5% | 16.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 3.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 1.83 | 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 | - | 85.38% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.13% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 7.88% | 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 | -1.06 | 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 | 35.2 | 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 | 28% | 17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.9% | 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 | 11% | 15.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 4.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 7.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.9 | 1.98 | 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 | - | 83.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.63% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.63% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.88% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.13% |
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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.
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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.
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Holidays & terms
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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1