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St Aidan's Catholic Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
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- Sunderland SR2 7HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| 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 in all key stages are now making good progress from their starting points across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves very well in lessons and around the school. Attendance is above average.
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders establish high expectations and lead by example. They provide targeted support and development to staff to improve teaching.
Current Educational Practices: The quality of personalised training and coaching available to improve teaching practice.
Strengths and Challenges: A small amount of variability remains in the quality of teaching, particularly in mathematics where work sometimes lacks challenge for the most able.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers agree that the school has improved significantly.
Communication: Arrangements to assess pupils' progress are effective, and teachers' feedback ensures pupils know how to improve their work.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the improvements in pupils' behavior and progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have taken appropriate, decisive, and effective actions to address weak teaching and improve outcomes for pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continuously review and revise the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of all pupils. Employer-focused professional development and coaching improve teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There are very few incidents of bullying, and when it does occur, staff deal with it appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Senior leaders are knowledgeable and ensure all staff have up-to-date safeguarding training. Pupils said they feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: School effectively enhances learning through a wide range of sporting and after-school activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are supported in balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements effectively.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form provision and outcomes are now good due to effective leadership and good teaching.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance in the sixth form is strong, but leaders know it could be further strengthened in key stages 3 and 4.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders use additional funding well to support pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. Progress of SEN pupils is improving and good.
Subjects Offered: Leaders continuously review the curriculum and have made sensible revisions to the range of subjects available.
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 943 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Catholic learning environment of St. Aidan's, each person is given the chance to develop in a way that is deeply based in the principles of the Gospel.
We demand that students live by these ideals as soon as they enrol at St. Aidan's Catholic Academy.
The Academy has a stellar reputation for academic accomplishment thanks to a track record of excellent exam scores that keep getting better every year.
The staff of St Aidan's promote a dedication to excellence which empowers our students to excel and achieve whilst expanding their horizons in a nurturing environment.
I'm proud to say that St. Aidan's Catholic Academy provides a secure environment for boys to take risks, express their emotions, and learn about and succeed in subjects like the arts and classic literature without having to worry about gender stereotypes that can sometimes exist in coeducational institutions.
In the upcoming years, I look forward to working with you and the Sunderland community to achieve educational excellence for all.
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We demand that students live by these ideals as soon as they enrol at St. Aidan's Catholic Academy.
The Academy has a stellar reputation for academic accomplishment thanks to a track record of excellent exam scores that keep getting better every year.
The staff of St Aidan's promote a dedication to excellence which empowers our students to excel and achieve whilst expanding their horizons in a nurturing environment.
I'm proud to say that St. Aidan's Catholic Academy provides a secure environment for boys to take risks, express their emotions, and learn about and succeed in subjects like the arts and classic literature without having to worry about gender stereotypes that can sometimes exist in coeducational institutions.
In the upcoming years, I look forward to working with you and the Sunderland community to achieve educational excellence for all.
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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 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.00% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 53.1 | 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% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 42.88% | 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% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.69 | 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 | 96% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.85% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 57.5 | 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 | 69% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 48.17% | 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 | 86% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.3 | 3.1 | 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 | 97% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.16% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 50.4 | 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 | 60% | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 3 | 43.1% | 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 | 57% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 10 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 10 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 2.76 | 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 | 94% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 51.1 | 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 | 60% 11 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 5 | 43.68% | 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 | 52% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 4 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 17 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 2.87 | 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 | 98% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.36% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 50.1 | 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 | 49% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 49.53% | 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 | 18% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 19.2% | 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% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.75% | 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 | 30.47 | 31.36 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.33 | 32.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.00% | 13.08% | 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 | 64 | 429 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 68.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.2% | 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 | 33.4 | 34.46 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.78 | 36.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.5% | 20.2% | 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 | 63 | 630 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 70.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.4% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.8% | 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 | 25.59 3 | 28.63 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.74 3 | 23.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 6.84% | 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 | 56 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 64.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 11.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 11.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.4% | 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 | 28.10 5 | 30.52 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.38 1 | 31.65 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.8% | 11.56% | 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 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 46.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.8% | 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 | 23.81 | 30.25 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.26 | 33.23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 14.96% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 72% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 13% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.75% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
