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St Boniface's RC College
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� results at the end of Year 11 in 2022 were significantly below the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are polite, respectful and friendly, but some lose focus when the curriculum is not well structured.
Academic Progress: Mechanisms to check understanding not used consistently
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption is rare, but suspensions initially rose
Strengths and Challenges: Early career teachers are unanimous in feeling well supported.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have opportunities to develop leadership skills through joining the junior leadership team and the anti-bullying ambassadors.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors know the school very well and pose challenging questions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders accountable with improvement plan
Actions for Quality Improvement: Accelerated changes improving behaviour and education quality
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to ensure the revised curriculum is embedded more securely so that pupils learn more and remember more over time.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils state that bullying is not an issue and that staff resolve any concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders are vigilant about keeping pupils safe both physically and emotionally.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Behaviour policy applied consistently, adjustments made where appropriate
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils attend a breadth of sporting activities and clubs at the school.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Limited opportunities to enrich wider knowledge beyond what is taught in school.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils study a well-planned careers programme, learning about apprenticeships, further education, and careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Too much variability in how well the needs of pupils with SEND are met, meaning these pupils do not learn successfully in all subjects.
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St Boniface's RC College is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 374 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 13.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 36.6 | 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 | 24% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 44.59% | 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 | 11% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.85 | 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 | 93% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 71 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4% | 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 | -0.49 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 33% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 51.54% | 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 | 4% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 3.26 | 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 | 91% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 64 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 20% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 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 | -0.33 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 24% 3 | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 39.39% | 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 | 42% | 27.87% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 15 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.69 | 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 | 93% | 96.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.95% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 28% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 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 | -0.81 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 27% 1 | 25.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 1 | 39.83% | 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 | 58% | 29.52% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 10.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 8 | 16.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.65 | 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 | 95% | 81.58% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 65.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 24.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 47.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.26% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.32% | 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 | -0.81 | 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 | 37.6 | 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 | 26% | 28.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 43.27% | 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 | 23% | 31.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.82% | 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% | 75.95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 22.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 49.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.53% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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.
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 | - | 24.95 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.48% | 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 | 63 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 45.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 11.47% | 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 | 22.64 3 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.24 3 | 24.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 8.48% | 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 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 22.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.27% | 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 | 25.17 | 24.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 | 26.05 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.5% | 7.48% | 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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 25.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 23.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Boniface's RC College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
