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St Damian's RC Science College
- Secondary
- Tameside OL6 8BH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exemplary progress due to excellent teaching and leadership.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display first-rate attitudes and behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well supported and benefit from excellent professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Staff eagerly participate in frequent professional development activities.
Strengths and Challenges: The overall quality of teaching is outstanding, but there is room for growth in staff expertise.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents speak admiringly of the school and recognise the staff efforts.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the headteacher and staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very satisfied with the school's performance and dedication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors are scrupulous in ensuring effective action is taken to support students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders act decisively on any shortcomings, enhancing education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; the school promotes a culture of tolerance and safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders are meticulous in ensuring superb pastoral care and pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extra-curricular opportunities enrich pupils' understanding and preparation for life.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate the opportunities for outdoor activities provided by the school.
Career Counselling Services: A comprehensive careers programme ensures pupils are well informed about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school is well on its way to being a beacon of excellence for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad, balanced, including mandatory GCSE-level religious education and strong support in English and mathematics.
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St Damian's RC Science College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 832 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Established in 1963, St Damian's is a Roman Catholic 11 16 Mixed Comprehensive College situated on the edge of Ashton-under-Lyne, bordering on neighbouring hills and fields. The college's brand-new, purpose-built structure, which opened in May 2011, provides an impressive array of facilities. In our new 'state of the art' building and facilities include: fully equipped science labs, ICT rooms, classrooms, drama studio, music and practice rooms, dance studio, sports hall and outside multi games area (MUGA), floods lights astro- turf area, and an extensive sports field. The whole school benefits from wi-fi coverage which means that each student has the opportunity to use individual netbooks or computers in every classroom and outside areas.
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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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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 63% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | 0.50 | 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 | 54.3 | 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 | 64% | 32.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 49.14% | 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 | 75% | 30.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 10.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 15.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.10 | 2.99 | 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 | 97% | 93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 34.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 1.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 5.33% | 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 | 55 | 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% | 33.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 48.24% | 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 | 67% | 24.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 12.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 17.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.24 | 2.92 | 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 | 98% | 93.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 37.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 46.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.92% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.5% | 2.13% |
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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 | 54.6 | 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 | 58% | 31% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 1 | 49.47% | 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 | 79% | 21.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 4 | 9.76% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% 1 | 15.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 2.91 | 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 | 96% | 93.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 32.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 3.42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 48.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.92% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.17% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 58% 4 | 34.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 7 | 52.4% | 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 | 62% | 25.07% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 15 | 10.13% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 7 | 16.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 3.12 | 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% | 92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 169 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 36.17% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 4.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 42% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 55.8 | 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 | 62% | 36.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 57.13% | 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 | 69% | 25.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 16.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 18.67% | 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 | 92% | 93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 172 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 36.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 46.58% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 8.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.08% | 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 Damian's RC Science College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
