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Saint Paul's Catholic High School
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Saint Paul's Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Manchester M23 2YS
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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 |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well at social times and in lessons
Qualifications and Training: Skilled mentors help pupils to develop their reading skills
Current Educational Practices: Highly effective strategies support pupils' reading development
Strengths and Challenges: In a very small number of subjects, teachers do not deliver the subject content as well as they should
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils are elected to the school council and apply to be part of the diversity council
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school
Parent Satisfaction: Leaders have high expectations for all pupils
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with the occasional issues that happen during social times
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved the quality of education that pupils receive
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel that bullying is dealt with well
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure the curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to learn about staying safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can attend a range of extra-curricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: A number of pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, do not engage in these activities
Career Counselling Services: A carefully considered careers education programme is provided
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared to take the next steps beyond school
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support is provided but some staff do not meet pupils’ individual needs as well as they should
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About Us
Saint Paul's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 927 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Saint Paul's, spiritual growth is at the heart of everything we do. Through our curriculum and our chaplaincy programmes, we hope to spread the Gospel ideals of love for God and neighbour. The local clergy provide wonderful support for the school, and we are forging strong ties with our parishes. The full participation of students in parish activities is welcomed.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 48% | 23% |
| 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 35% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 42% | 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 | 34% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 3 | 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 | 87% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 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 | -0.79 | 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 | 39.1 | 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% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 41.43% | 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 | 29% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 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 | 92% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.07% | 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.
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 | -0.56 | 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 | 37.4 | 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 | 23% 13 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 14 | 32.66% | 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 | 64% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 8 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 9 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 2.49 | 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 | 89% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.92% | 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 39.6 | 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% 6 | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 10 | 33.84% | 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 | 14% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 2.49 | 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 | 88% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 2.5% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 37.9 | 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 | 30% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 34.12% | 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 | 30% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.39% | 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 | 88% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1