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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Secondary
- Lincoln LN6 7SX
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Based on the inspection date: 30 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, and bullying is resolved quickly.
Academic Progress: Too many pupils do not achieve as well as they could due to inconsistent curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not have high-enough expectations, leading to poor quality work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are encouraged to use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about attendance and behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leaders are ambitious to improve all aspects of the school’s provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is never tolerated and is resolved quickly.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a good range of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have access to personalized careers advice and information from local employers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same curriculum and receive effective support when needed.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 pupils choose from a good range of subjects, and the sixth form offers an extensive choice of academic and vocational courses.
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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 602 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We hold that each person is a distinct individual who was made in God's likeness and is beloved by Him.
We provide young people with the chance to live in a harmonious society built on Gospel principles.
Our goal is to prepare young people for a life spent collaborating with others in potentially socially, culturally, and religiously diverse communities through this and a variety of educational experiences and interactions.
Regardless of whether the school serves or is situated in an ethnically diverse community, we acknowledge the need of assisting students in understanding both their own ethnic identity and cultural history as well as those of others.
Our commitment to being in the forefront of the fight for social and racial justice and harmony stems from our confidence in the message of the Gospel.
We want to equip our young people to represent these moral and spiritual principles in the larger society.
Any employee hired to work for the school, whether as a staff member or a volunteer, is fully informed of its goals and is expected to support them.
The families of students accepted into the school are well aware of our goals and commit to supporting them;.
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We provide young people with the chance to live in a harmonious society built on Gospel principles.
Our goal is to prepare young people for a life spent collaborating with others in potentially socially, culturally, and religiously diverse communities through this and a variety of educational experiences and interactions.
Regardless of whether the school serves or is situated in an ethnically diverse community, we acknowledge the need of assisting students in understanding both their own ethnic identity and cultural history as well as those of others.
Our commitment to being in the forefront of the fight for social and racial justice and harmony stems from our confidence in the message of the Gospel.
We want to equip our young people to represent these moral and spiritual principles in the larger society.
Any employee hired to work for the school, whether as a staff member or a volunteer, is fully informed of its goals and is expected to support them.
The families of students accepted into the school are well aware of our goals and commit to supporting them;.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 20% | 98% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.10% | 35.00% | 16.60% |
| 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 | -0.70 | 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 | 33.3 | 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 | 20% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 45.91% | 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 | 42% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.95 | 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 | 94% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.48% | 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 36 | 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% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 47.6% | 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 | 28% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 3.03 | 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 | 89% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 25% 9 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 6 | 48.84% | 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 | 21% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 9 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 12 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 3.19 | 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 | 94% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.78% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 34% 11 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 9 | 50.37% | 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 | 31% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 12 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 18 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.29 | 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 | 91% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 23% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 49.43% | 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 | 14% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 19.89% | 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% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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 | 17.74 | 30.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.76 | 31.14 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.10% | 12.57% | 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 | 28 | 136 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 62.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.08% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 19.66% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.71% | 9.05% |
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 | 27.94 | 32.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.43 | 32.43 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 16.47% | 17.7% |
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 | 30 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 64.47% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.53% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 16.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.84% | 10.69% |
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.
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 | 27.55 1 | 30.12 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 1 | 30.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 11.6% | 13.07% |
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 | 45 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 61.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.66% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.16% | 8.8% |
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 | 28.66 2 | 28.35 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.00 1 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 20.21% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 14.55% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.74% | 4.22% |
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 | 26.64 | 27.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.78 | 29.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.38% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 24.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.35% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
