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St John Wall Catholic School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St John Wall Catholic School
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St John Wall Catholic School
- Secondary
- Birmingham B21 8HH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain the qualifications needed for future study, employment or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff teach pupils how to behave and model trust and mutual respect.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide purposeful ongoing professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel supported to grow professionally and challenged to continually improve.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff celebrate when pupils attend well and understand and support attendance concerns.
Communication: Leaders have made sure that pupils know what to do if they are worried about themselves or one of their friends.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff are vigilant and report concerns promptly, no matter how trivial they may appear to be.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors, leaders and staff put the best interests of pupils at the heart of what they do.
Managing Bullying and Safety: If pupils raise a concern about bullying, staff act swiftly and effectively to resolve any issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: This fosters a happy, safe and harmonious school culture.
Extracurricular Offerings: The range of clubs, trips and visits broaden pupils' horizons and prepare them for life beyond school.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils willingly take on responsibilities in school and undertake these diligently.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from excellent careers advice and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders identify pupils’ needs accurately and share important information with staff.
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About Us
St John Wall Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 643 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
B
|
A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | - | 5.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 63% | 74% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 36.00% |
| 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 | 0.92 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 40% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 44.69% | 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 | 15% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.94 | 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 | 91% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 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 | 49% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 46.51% | 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 | 11% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 3.02 | 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% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.82 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 30% 9 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 3 | 43.52% | 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 | 26% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 4 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.95 | 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 | 89% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.59% | 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 | 0.68 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 39% 10 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 5 | 41.81% | 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 | 15% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 12 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 13 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.88 | 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% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 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 | 0.63 | 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 | 43.9 | 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 | 29% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 43.66% | 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 | 56% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 18% | 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% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Wall Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1