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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
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- Rotherham S63 7PQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations for pupils鈥� conduct are clear and well understood. Bullying is infrequent.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well as they could in public exams due to weaknesses in the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers lack clarity about the precise purpose of some lessons, affecting disadvantaged pupils' achievements.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school works with families to improve attendance for persistently absent pupils.
Communication: The school should further embed its attendance strategy to support regular attendance for certain pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school takes appropriate actions to address bullying, helping pupils feel safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Need to ensure that actions taken to improve pupils鈥� education have sufficient impact.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is infrequent and appropriately addressed. Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school provides a welcoming environment, promoting pupils' welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Key stage 3 pupils attend 鈥榬etreat鈥� residentials with outdoor activities.
Career Counselling Services: Strong programme of careers advice and guidance with work experience and mock interviews.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school provides information to teachers about how to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 693 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -0.25 | 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 | 42.8 | 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 | 40% | 27.18% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 41.73% | 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 | 32% | 19.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 6.23% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 9.73% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.59 | 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 | 90% | 86.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 76.12% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 29.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 20.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 16.82% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.47% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 54% | 31.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 47.86% | 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 | 36% | 13.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 9.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.79 | 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 | 88% | 85.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 169 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 78.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 33.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 20.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 16.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.35% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.41% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 34% | 29.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 3 | 46.53% | 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 | 31% | 22.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 6 | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 11 | 13.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.93 | 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% | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 25.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 21.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 16.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 21.64% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.07% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 34% 5 | 29.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 47.13% | 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 | 9% | 15.69% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 11 | 7.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 10 | 10.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 2.84 | 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 | 96% | 79.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 177 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 70.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 27.15% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 24.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 14.62% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.85% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 45.6 | 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 | 39% | 29.27% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 45.33% | 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 | 35% | 19.6% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 11% | 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 | 97% | 78.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 74.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 30.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 21.85% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 17.15% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.77% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 9.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.15% | 2.45% |
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
