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St Richard's Catholic College
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- Rother TN40 1SE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Achievement is high overall with some subjects at an earlier stage of development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistently positive behaviour with very high expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Extensive, well-planned professional development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations with some subjects needing more consistency in addressing misconceptions.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly check what pupils know, but sometimes do not inform the next steps of teaching effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of volunteering opportunities and extra-curricular clubs including sports and arts-based activities.
Communication: Leaders and staff listen to their pupils and respond appropriately ensuring all feel supported.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are proud and rightfully satisfied with the school community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe and confident that any bullying is quickly sorted out by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear and ambitious vision for the curriculum with high aspirations from leaders and governors.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with effective systems in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Teachers and leaders ensure all pupils feel supported and included.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of volunteering opportunities and extra-curricular clubs including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils encouraged to take an active role in their school community.
Career Counselling Services: Range of meaningful encounters with the world of work across all year groups.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong alumni network supports careers education in assemblies and other events.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and given the support they need.
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St Richard's Catholic College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 1026 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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From the ages of 11 to 16, St. Richard's provides students of all abilities with an inclusive, Christian education that is inspired by gospel ideals. In our friendly, family-oriented school, everyone is urged to strive "to be the best you can be" and to watch out for others, especially the weaker members of society. The idea is to put your "faith in action" through serving others. Each kid is able to identify and develop the gifts that God has given him or her thanks to high standards and a culture of support and encouragement. In addition, we want to provide an environment where students can study and grow into well-rounded, accountable, and self-assured members of the community. Our GCSE achievements attest to the strong academic standards we maintain. We expect our students to put in a lot of effort, behave respectfully, look good, and strive for excellence in everything they do, both inside and outside the classroom. All of our efforts are focused on making sure that the students feel both valued and challenged since we see them as distinct, priceless individuals with a variety of talents and aspirations. We never get comfortable, thus we constantly work to improve our school. I hope the website is useful to you and that it gives you a glimpse into life at St. Richard's.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 66% | 34% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.96 | 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 | 58.3 | 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 | 66% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 35.56% | 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 | 61% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.43 | 2.45 | 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% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.72% | 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 | 0.98 | 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 | 61.6 | 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 | 73% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 38.69% | 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 | 62% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.71 | 2.74 | 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 | 97% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 68% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 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 | 0.43 | 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 | 54.2 | 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 | 59% 2 | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 5 | 38.08% | 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 | 70% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 5 | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% 7 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.07 | 2.66 | 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 | 98% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 55.5 | 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 | 61% 7 | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 1 | 38.61% | 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% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 4 | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 3 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.09 | 2.72 | 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 | 96% | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 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 | 54.8 | 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 | 54% | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 37.36% | 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% | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 12.09% | 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 | 97% | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Richard's Catholic College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
