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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
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- St. Helens WA9 3HE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make better progress across a range of subjects in key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well both in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Newly and recently qualified teachers receive strong support.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders provide support and guidance to improve teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Not all staff have high enough expectations for their pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate support and care from the school.
Communication: Parents receive regular, clear information about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are handled effectively with robust procedures in place.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Headteacher has taken decisive action to improve middle leadership quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and handled effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The welfare and personal development of pupils are a high priority.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities such as sport, music, art, technology, history, dance and debating.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils highly value the support they receive, creating a positive environment.
Career Counselling Services: Strategic leadership of careers education is very effective.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focus on raising aspirations from Year 7 onwards through assemblies, university trips, and visiting speakers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High-quality support allows pupils to achieve their full potential.
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About Us
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 911 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the St. Helens Authority in the north-west of England, there is a comprehensive Catholic high school called St. Cuthbert's that serves students ages 11 to 16. It is voluntary-aided. There are 810 students registered, of whom 45% are Catholic, 33% are from other Christian denominations, and 22% belong to other faiths or religious groups. We are a distinguished Catholic Christian institution. We are a school where children thrive as a consequence of staff members' sensitivity to their needs and pervasive sense of justice. We have pupils at our school who are eager to recognise and applaud the accomplishments of others and who are self-assured enough to accept full responsibility for themselves and their actions. In order to live out the Good News of Jesus Christ, to love God and our neighbour, we work together as a school community as a Christian family.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 34% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 10.00% |
| 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 | -1.01 | 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 | 34.3 | 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 | 24% | 21.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 32.38% | 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 | 9% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.38% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 10.19% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.74 | 2.06 | 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 | 88% | 77.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 67.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 25.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 18.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 7.67% | 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 | -0.76 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 31% | 23.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 33.43% | 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 | 15% | 15.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 1.99 | 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 | 87% | 92.22% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 26.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 25.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.11% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.77 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 30% 2 | 21.21% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 1 | 35.79% | 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 | 23% | 19.21% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 9 | 6.43% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 10 | 10.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 2.16 | 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 | 87% | 84.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 76.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 23.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 19.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 21.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.73% | 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 | -0.66 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 32% 1 | 23.93% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 1 | 35.57% | 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 | 40% | 19.57% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 7 | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 14 | 12.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.23 | 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% | 84.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 30.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 8.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.27% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.45% | 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 40.7 | 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 | 33% | 18.92% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 28.42% | 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 | 17% | 14.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 5.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 5.83% | 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 | 91% | 74.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 109 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 43.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 21.38% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 9.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.88% | 2.45% |
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Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
