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St Catherine's College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving better by the end of key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, classrooms are calm and purposeful.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use secure subject knowledge to engage and challenge pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders help staff develop skills through well-considered professional development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils are confident that bullying is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have put in place robust systems for pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils are active in supporting charities and participate in pupil-led groups.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum for pupils with SEND needs adapting to meet their needs fully.
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St Catherine's College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 1086 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 11-16 11-16 11-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.7 15.1 7.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 42% 48% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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St Catherine's College Reviews
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St catherines college has a vision of their school that is drastically opposite to the the reality. their zero tolerance to bullying is a lie and made up to build a false sense of trust during open evening assemblies. They will do nothing to safeguard your child from bullying and they simply say sorry your child is experiencing that then they stop responding to incident emails all together. The school stresses pupils out during their...
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 -0.19 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 44.7 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 42% 22.91% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 35.56% 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 28% 17.2% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 7.93% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 11.2% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.78 2.45 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 92% 90.97% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 210 134 144
Pupils staying in education 84% 85% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 36.5% 32.73%
School sixth forms 1% 10.69% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 37% 22% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 15.86% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.19% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.72% 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 0.31 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 51.9 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 61% 27.02% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 38.69% 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 36% 18.53% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 10.86% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 14.08% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.49 2.74 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 93% 79.21% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 196 134 141
Pupils staying in education 88% 76.03% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 53% 39.26% 34.03%
School sixth forms 3% 11.18% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 30% 19.24% 10.38%
Other education destinations 3% 6.41% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.38% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.76% 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 -0.41 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 44.1 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 37% 2 24.98% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 1 38.08% 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 18% 20.25% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 8.96% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 7% 1 12.94% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.53 2.66 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 92% 86.83% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 203 129 135
Pupils staying in education 81% 82.23% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 51% 38.23% 33.25%
School sixth forms 4% 11.87% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 25% 16.57% 8.45%
Other education destinations SP 15.47% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 2.33% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.23% 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 -0.46 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 42.5 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 39% 6 26.67% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 3 38.61% 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 13% 17.89% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 5 8.57% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 6% 7 11.91% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.28 2.72 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 93% 74.79% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 208 137 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 68.28% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 37.86% 28.31%
School sixth forms 6% 11.97% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 33% 13.31% 9.08%
Other education destinations 3% 3.62% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.83% 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 -0.29 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 42.5 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 33% 25.02% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 37.36% 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 27% 18.05% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 10.52% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 12.09% 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% 79.79% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 206 143 145
Pupils staying in education 94% 59.38% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 67% 35.86% 30.58%
School sixth forms 4% 11.9% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 21% 14.41% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 5.93% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 14% 3.69% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2% 2.45%
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine's College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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