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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
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- Sunderland SR2 7JN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from the strong curriculum offer
Behaviour and Attitudes: The great majority of pupils behave well in lessons and around school
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are skilled at bringing subjects to life for students
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff provide plentiful opportunities for pupils to take part in new and varied experiences
Communication: Leaders take swift action when concerns are raised
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action when bullying happens
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders have strengthened the PSHE curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rarely happens; leaders take swift action
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online
Extracurricular Offerings: Some pupils have leadership roles and are peer mentors
Career Counselling Services: Newly implemented careers guidance is now an appropriately ambitious offer
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers
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About Us
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1321 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.30% | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 52.9 | 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 | 54% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 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 | 70% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 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 | 95% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 56.4 | 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 | 63% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 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 | 81% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.12 | 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 | 95% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 52.2 | 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 | 58% 2 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 2 | 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 | 81% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 6 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 3 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 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 | 96% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 54.3 | 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 | 56% 3 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 7 | 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 | 81% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 1 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 13 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 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 | 203 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 53% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 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 | 81% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 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 | 95% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 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 | 32.7 | 31.36 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.82 | 32.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.30% | 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 | 133 | 429 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 68.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 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 | 36.34 | 34.46 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.49 | 36.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.8% | 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 | 107 | 630 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 86% | 70.4% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 10.4% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 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 | 30.66 1 | 28.63 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.15 5 | 23.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 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 | 119 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 64.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 11.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 11.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 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 | 29.94 2 | 30.52 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.89 5 | 31.65 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 46.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 10.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 31.63 | 30.25 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.25 | 33.23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.5% | 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 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 72% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1