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St Dominic's School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Hambledon GU8 4DX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Leaders and staff are extremely ambitious for their pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and are highly positive about wanting to come to school.
Current Educational Practices: Further development of the subject knowledge of staff will continue to support the ongoing achievement of their pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are very positive about the support provided for their own well-being.
Qualifications and Training: Not all subject leaders have had the time and resources to work with staff fully.
Opportunities for Involvement: Working closely with families and external agencies.
Communication: Parents valued the support during pupils' transition to the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents described St Dominic鈥檚 as a family.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Intelligent and individualised guidance is provided to pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to ensure that faculty leaders have required resources.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff use detailed knowledge of pupils to identify anyone at risk of harm.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Time is taken to help pupils learn from behavioral experiences.
Extracurricular Offerings: Regular opportunities to enhance learning through trips and visitors.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support to balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Individualised support helps students understand the importance of contributing to the community.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form provision is outstanding.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff provide immediate support and reassurance for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: In key stages 4 and 5, a variety of GCSE and vocational qualifications are offered.
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About Us
St Dominic's School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 157 students from age 7-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The best exam scores in St. Dominic's school's history are celebrated. While 45% of students earned 5 or more GCSEs at grades 1 through 9, 27% of students earned 5 or more GCSEs at a grade 4 or higher. Ninety-one percent of the cohort earned at least one GCSE. Many students in the cohort successfully pursued portfolio-based credentials at levels 1 and 2. When these are taken into account, 63% of the cohort had obtained five or more GCSEs or equivalents. In English, 36% of students received a "strong pass" (grade 5+), and 45% of students received a pass (grade 4+). In math, 27% of students received a "strong pass" (grade 5+), and 36% of students received a pass (grade 4+). All students studying GCSE English as a re-sit achieved a grade 4+; two students had the tenacity to achieve this feat on their third and fourth attempts! . All of the pupils' qualifications based on a portfolio were passed by all of them. All AS Art and Design students received grades between A and C, which is a remarkable accomplishment. With the support of staff and families, pupils and students have overcome significant barriers to attain such impressive results and we celebrate their individual achievements, which often cannot be reflected in statistics. From their respective beginning places, all children and students have excelled.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -11.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | -1.19 | 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 | 22.6 | 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 | 17% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 37.51% | 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 | 0% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.71 | 2.76 | 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 | 87% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 60% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.23% | 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 | - | 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 | 28.1 | 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 | 11% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 39.76% | 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 | 0% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.26 | 2.81 | 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 | 100% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 63% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.53% | 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 | -1.8 | 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 | 20 | 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 | 17% | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 38.69% | 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 | 0% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.5 | 2.72 | 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 | 100% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 63% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
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.
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Dominic's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1