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St Alban's Catholic High School

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Ofsted Report
Improved from Requires Improvement to Good
Snobe Grade
B-

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St Alban's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Suffolk, East of England.

It has 1023 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
B-
C+
B+
B+
Ofset report
Good Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range
11-18 11-16 11-18 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
18.3 1.4 19.9 19
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
- - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 -0.2 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 51.1 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 51% 28.11% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 42.2% 45.1%

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 20% 16.9% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 8.43% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 11.44% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.3 2.86 2.95

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% 91.37% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 139 140
Pupils staying in education 96% 86.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 39.29% 34.04%
School sixth forms 71% 36.04% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 1% 4.71% 10.43%
Other education destinations 2% 6.21% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.5% 2.16%

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 -0.22 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 48.2 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 44% 8 26.27% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 8 42.91% 43.21%

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 22% 24.91% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 4 9.29% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 1 14.56% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.08 3.06 2.87

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 99% 93.43% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 154 135 134
Pupils staying in education 90% 85.52% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 36.83% 33.35%
School sixth forms 62% 37.96% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 8.22% 8.49%
Other education destinations 1% 2.61% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 4.72% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.2% 2.77%

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 51.5 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 52% 14 28% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 4 43.99% 42.47%

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 22% 22.03% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 16% 4 8.07% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 7 12.88% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.37 3.07 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 98% 88.43% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 160 146 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 77.18% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 33.3% 28.39%
School sixth forms 64% 37.2% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 5.59% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 1.36% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.89% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.93% 2.07%

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 -0.38 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 45.3 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 38% 28.23% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 44.65% 42.95%

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 19% 21.92% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 10.65% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 11.71% 16.14%
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 98% 89.95% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 159 144
Pupils staying in education - 65.38% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 37.53% 30.57%
School sixth forms 76% 38.08% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 6.33% 9%
Other education destinations - 1.38% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 6.5% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.33% 2.47%
A level exam result

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 35 29.92 33.32
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.57 29.28 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 14.0% 14.24% 17.6%

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 50 301 249
Students staying in education 76% 53.41% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.59% 4.99%
Students entering employment 11% 27.45% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 2% 10% 10.72%

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 26.62 27.69 29.31
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.30 3 28.3 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 7.5% 11.77% 12.95%

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 100 268 232
Students staying in education 73% 52.09% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 8.36% 7.79%
Students entering employment 13% 28.32% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 1% 7.77% 8.82%

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 26.34 27.67 28.96
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.62 1 27.71 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 11.4% 11.09% 13.23%

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 - 4 3
Students staying in education 8 47.55% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 6.82% 5.55%
Students entering employment 10% 23.36% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.27% 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 26.5 26.73 26.65
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.49 27.03 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.5% 11.1% 12.55%

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 3
Students staying in education 6 44.96% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 8.96% 6.39%
Students entering employment 7% 26.12% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 3.56% 4.24%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 30th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 21st Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 6th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 31st Oct 2023 To 20th Dec 2023
Spring Term 4th Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 21st Jul 2024
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