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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils succeed academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary with a climate of respect and compassion.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects with high-quality development support.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present new information clearly and check understanding continuously.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are highly motivated and feel valued, presenting no major challenges.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and find out about the school community.
Communication: Leaders, staff, and parents work closely for the best interests of pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered by Ofsted in deciding inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have clear systems for identifying pupils at risk and provide extensive training.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders set demanding goals for pupil development and provide comprehensive careers advice.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; clear systems for pupil safety are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong focus on mental health awareness and self-help strategies.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide opportunities including sport, music, book clubs and debating available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive environment ensures student engagement in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice and guidance with regular guest speakers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive substantial support with university and apprenticeship applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are identified and supported effectively.
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St Bonaventure's RC School is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1344 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

99.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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St. Bonaventure's has a lengthy and illustrious past.
Only the London Oratory is older than St. Bonaventure's, which is one of the nation's oldest Catholic boys' schools. The school was founded on its current site by Franciscan Friars in 1877.
We are celebrating 140 years of education in Forest Gate in 2017. Although much has changed in the world since then, one thing has not changed: the daily love and care that each student receives from devoted staff and teachers.
We are a Roman Catholic institution built on the principles of the gospel, and the boys here play a significant role in the wider faith community.
At St. Bonaventure's, Christian principles are at the core of everything we do.
We expect all of our pupils to put in a lot of effort and always give it their all.
We will help them by giving them the best learning environment and education possible in a setting of discipline, order, and Christian love.
St. Bonaventure's continues to be an excellent school, according to a report from an inspection conducted in March 2009 under the direction of one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools.
We are incredibly proud of our kids and faculty.
The fact that St. Bonaventure's is such a remarkable institution makes me quite proud, and I want to express my gratitude to all of the current and former students, faculty, and staff for their dedication to both their education and their church.
On a local, a national, and an international scale, we assist charity.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 5-19
Gender Boys Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.9 - 3.6
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 69% 34% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 4.30% - -
Day Fees - - -
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St Bonaventure's RC School Reviews
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An wonderful school with a supportive community. The teachers and students are always there for one another.
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 0.32 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 56.7 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 69% 45.93% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 84% 61.25% 42.99%

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% 53.14% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 20.5% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 30.04% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.96 3.9 2.82

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 92.6% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 202 199 144
Pupils staying in education 97% 89.95% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 17.65% 32.75%
School sixth forms 65% 38.45% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 17% 28.85% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 4.75% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships SP 0.55% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.95% 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 0.04 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 54.9 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 60% 47.72% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 61.48% 45.26%

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 52% 51.4% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 23.4% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 30.88% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.81 3.9 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 90.11% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 193 185 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 89.56% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 17% 17.94% 34.03%
School sixth forms 69% 38.44% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 10% 27.44% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 5.56% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.28% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.39% 2.15%

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 0.01 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 51.4 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 48% 41.91% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 6 60% 43.34%

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 97% 55.64% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 6 20.73% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 6 30.18% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.7 3.86 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 95% 94.31% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 181 194 135
Pupils staying in education 93% 92.62% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 13.38% 33.3%
School sixth forms 57% 43.23% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 13% 27.62% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 8.31% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.92% 2.76%

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 49.8 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 48% 1 36% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 4 50% 42.58%

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 88% 48.75% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 22 19.35% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 9 27.75% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.54 3.31 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 92% 85.36% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 185 200 140
Pupils staying in education 90% 75.45% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 8.64% 28.32%
School sixth forms 50% 32.18% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 30.36% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.27% 2.06%

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 0.09 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 48.9 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 47% 37.12% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 52.12% 43.04%

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 83% 44.29% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 40% 25.59% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 29.76% 16.23%
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% 94.89% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 178 218 144
Pupils staying in education 96% 31.33% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 9.89% 30.56%
School sixth forms 57% 31.67% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 30% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 1.78% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 0.56% 2.46%
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 35.05 31.82 29.99
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.93 31.63 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 4.30% 18.75% 13.64%

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 178 322 201
Students staying in education 82% 71.9% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 3% 6.08%
Students entering employment 7% 11.4% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 9.5% 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 39.66 36.82 33.4
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.16 36.45 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 8.4% 25.51% 17.69%

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 140 390 248
Students staying in education 81% 75% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.3% 5%
Students entering employment 4% 6.4% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 10.9% 10.7%

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 29.90 1 28.98 29.38
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.89 1 29.02 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 2.6% 16.05% 13.04%

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 121 321 231
Students staying in education 85% 64% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.13% 7.78%
Students entering employment 8% 8.75% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 2% 7.25% 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 28.66 26.09 29.02
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.85 4 26.45 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 2.8% 12.32% 13.34%

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 - 6 3
Students staying in education 8 25.29% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 4.43% 5.54%
Students entering employment 7% 8% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 6.29% 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 28.96 19.89 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.29 21.53 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 8.1% 11.03% 12.63%

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 3
Students staying in education 14 24.57% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 3.43% 6.37%
Students entering employment 9% 8% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 5.57% 4.23%
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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 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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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 - 23rd Jul 2025
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15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bonaventure's RC School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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