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St Paul's Catholic College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Paul's Catholic College
- Secondary
- Ansty and Staplefield RH15 8GA
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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 are highly motivated and ambitious to achieve as much as possible.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and promote positive behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge and know their pupils really well.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers routinely adapt lessons to meet the needs of all pupils effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud and inspired to work at this school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly involved through various opportunities such as 'LovEd' programs.
Communication: Parents receive clear communication about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are positive about the care and education provided.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift and effective action to keep pupils safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have crafted a very well-sequenced and coherent curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and is extremely rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The environment is calm and purposeful with robust safeguarding measures.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from diverse extracurricular activities such as mental health ambassador roles.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are dedicated to learning while engaging in extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: The school provides unbiased careers advice to explore different pathways.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students successfully complete well-designed programmes of study in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The support for all pupils, including those with SEND, is excellent and closely targeted.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes a rich set of subjects in key stages 3 and 4, and the sixth form.
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About Us
St Paul's Catholic College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1168 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 48% | 61% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.50% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.66 | 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 | 56.1 | 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 | 57% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 36.43% | 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% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.86 | 2.47 | 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 | 98% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
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.
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.
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.
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 | 38.52 | 31.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.94 | 31.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.50% | 16.73% | 13.67% |
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 | 125 | 215 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 27.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.46% | 9.05% |
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.
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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's Catholic College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1