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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
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- Hillingdon UB10 8QY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress in most subjects due to effective teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour around the school and in class is good.
Academic Progress: Pupils attain high standards and are well prepared for their next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond well to high expectations in behaviour and attendance.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive highly effective training which improves teaching quality.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders motivate staff through highly effective training.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are committed and loyal to the school.
Strengths and Challenges: A few middle leaders are not tracking pupils鈥� progress carefully enough.
Current Educational Practices: Staff ensure pupils access curriculum; sometimes explanations unclear.
Strengths and Challenges: Workload considered; some teaching could improve clarity.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through surveys and direct communication with the school.
Communication: Staff communicate effectively with parents to support their children.
Parent Satisfaction: Ninety-eight per cent of parents said that their children felt safe in school.
Communication: Strong relationships, focus on vulnerable pupils' support.
Parent Satisfaction: Positive culture around safeguarding ensures pupil interests first.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The senior team welcome criticism and advice, focusing on improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders introduced changes to curriculum and teaching, leading to strong progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff listen to pupils鈥� views, provide opportunities for leadership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High focus on improving academic outcomes, especially in sixth form.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The frequency of all types of bullying has reduced following pupil-led activities.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils safe and happy; mental health prioritized.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vulnerable pupils supported, high attendance levels.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities including sports, music, art, and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders prepare pupils for life in modern Britain while balancing various activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of clubs including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students run activities for younger pupils.
Career Counselling Services: The school provides a wide range of careers advice and guidance for pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older students receive a great deal of support and guidance with career choices and UCAS applications.
Career Counselling Services: Well-structured careers program with fairs and speakers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students appreciate detailed support from staff.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure SEN pupils make substantial progress with appropriate help.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes a mix of vocational and A-level courses.
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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1506 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to establish a Christ-centered learning environment where each person can realise their full potential.
We are a contemporary, forward-thinking mixed school that was established in 1962 and holds academy status within The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust.
We welcome Catholic pupils and all who wish to join us as we serve the entire community of the Borough of Hillingdon and beyond as a Catholic school.
Since my appointment in September 2015, I have been committed to making sure that every student receives the greatest education possible and that they are all expected to provide their very best. '
Staff members are committed, driven, and determined to help students reach their full potential.
A seamless transition from primary to secondary school and from the sixth form to university is something the school is committed to ensuring.
To foster excellent learning habits from the start, a high-profile interactive education programme has been designed, and it is complemented with a variety of extracurricular activities.
We have implemented a variety of "Deep Learning Days" to give balance and depth, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop cultural and personal capital in addition to academic credentials.
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We are a contemporary, forward-thinking mixed school that was established in 1962 and holds academy status within The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust.
We welcome Catholic pupils and all who wish to join us as we serve the entire community of the Borough of Hillingdon and beyond as a Catholic school.
Since my appointment in September 2015, I have been committed to making sure that every student receives the greatest education possible and that they are all expected to provide their very best. '
Staff members are committed, driven, and determined to help students reach their full potential.
A seamless transition from primary to secondary school and from the sixth form to university is something the school is committed to ensuring.
To foster excellent learning habits from the start, a high-profile interactive education programme has been designed, and it is complemented with a variety of extracurricular activities.
We have implemented a variety of "Deep Learning Days" to give balance and depth, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop cultural and personal capital in addition to academic credentials.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 48% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.60% | - | 7.70% |
| 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 | 0.43 | 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 | 52.0 | 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 | 51% | 38.63% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 53.38% | 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 | 81% | 28.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 12.91% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 18.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 3.43 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 93.73% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 23.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 47.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.15% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.23% | 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 | 0.69 | 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 | 56.6 | 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 | 62% | 42.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 57.28% | 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 | 84% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 14.09% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 18.97% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.43 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 87.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 24.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 49.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 1.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.77% | 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 59% 1 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 48.68% | 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 | 80% | 27.74% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 7 | 11.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 14 | 16.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 3.24 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 95% | 81.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 77.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 21.13% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 45.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 1.79% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.21% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.04% | 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 | 0.36 | 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 | 51.4 | 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 | 58% 12 | 31.19% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 1 | 45.45% | 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 | 33% | 27.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 9 | 11.03% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 6 | 16.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 3.04 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 85.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 243 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 76.95% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 22.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 51.41% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.59% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.05% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 46% | 28.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 42.43% | 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 | 44% | 27.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 14.47% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 136 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 60.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 19.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 51.48% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 0.81% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.1% | 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 | 28.79 | 25.47 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.69 | 25.42 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.60% | 10.31% | 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 | 97 | 162 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 63.82% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.95% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.77% | 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 | 35.46 | 29.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.42 | 28.12 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.3% | 13.91% | 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 | 78 | 198 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 63.77% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 9.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.91% | 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 | 31.90 3 | 23.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.28 4 | 24.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 9.16% | 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 | 66 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 61.2% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.2% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 14.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.3% | 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 | 28.04 1 | 25.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.60 2 | 23.73 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.4% | 8.61% | 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 | 14 | 23.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 12.85% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.2% | 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 | 29.05 | 24.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.08 | 26.72 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.2% | 8.63% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 22.11% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.32% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 13.21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1