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St Cecilia's RC High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Cecilia's RC High School
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St Cecilia's RC High School
- Secondary
- Longridge PR3 2XA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Improved in the last two years, particularly in English and Mathematics
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around the school and are keen to do well
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders provide highly effective training for staff
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are sharing good practice both within the school and with other schools
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to good learning
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides many opportunities for spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
Communication: Leaders ensure pupils are well cared for and provide regular feedback
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agree that behaviour is good and express satisfaction
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The new headteacher has won the trust of colleagues and inspired improvements
Actions for Quality Improvement: New appointments and restructuring roles led to quick impact on standards
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and quick action is taken to address it
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Support for pupils鈥� welfare and well-being is effective
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers a range of sports, music, and national citizen service
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are highly enthusiastic about wider aspects of school life
Career Counselling Services: Quality of advice and guidance is good, promoting wide opportunities
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for next stages due to strong academic foundation
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support ensures pupils with special needs make good progress
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About Us
St Cecilia's RC High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 562 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in our school. On the eastern edge of the Ribble Valley, there is a modest, welcoming learning environment called St. Cecilia's RC High School. We serve families from all throughout the Longridge area, from Preston's inner city to rural farming towns. Our intake process is incredibly thorough. While the majority of our pupils are of the Catholic faith, we very much welcome children other than Catholics who wish to be part of a faith school. Our goal is to offer a top-notch education that is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. As such, a focus upon respect for each other, maximisation of our God-given talents, nurturing of a hunger for learning and justice, and the value of 'community', empower us all to believe that we each have an important role to play in making our world an even better place for each other. I'm very proud of my role as headteacher at St. Cecilia's and the individuals I work with. All members of the administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students are devoted to making our school a secure, joyful, and challenging environment. On the website, you can learn more about St. Cecilia's. Please make arrangements for a visit with the school office if you'd like to take a closer look.
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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 | 0.11 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 42% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 40.74% | 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 | 24% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.6 | 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 | 94% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.83% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 38% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 41.51% | 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 | 23% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.67 | 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% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 52 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 51% 10 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 8 | 41.27% | 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 | 33% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 1 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 2.66 | 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 | 90% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.84% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 44.2 | 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 | 41% 5 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 1 | 38.78% | 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 | 28% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 1 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 2.51 | 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 | 91% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.13% | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 36% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 42.17% | 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 | 45% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 13.37% | 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 | 93% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Cecilia's RC High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
