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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Secondary
- Wigan WN4 9PF
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well and make good progress from their above average starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding; students feel extremely safe at school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations.
Current Educational Practices: Effective professional development through specific events and ongoing communities.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good overall, but the quality is not consistently excellent across all subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Several parents praised the good work of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: A large majority of parents are extremely positive about the school.
Communication: There are concerns about aspects of communication between the school and parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective systems to monitor and evaluate the school鈥檚 work ensure a strong focus on raising achievement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are raised about aspects of communication between school and parents.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and any that occurs is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel extremely safe, reflecting their enjoyment of school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make similar progress to their peers.
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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1211 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Year 7 community gathered in the sports hall on September 27 to mark the beginning of their adventure at St. Edmund Arrowsmith. Father John Gorman presided over the service while preaching the need for us to accept God's word. The parable of the sower and his seeds was likewise told to us. According to Father John, as Christians, our goal should be to develop into the seeds in healthy soil who listen and demonstrate the truth of God's message in their daily lives. We sang numerous hymns together that the year group had studied in music lessons, and Year 7 did a fantastic job representing the school in front of their parents and families. The purpose of the mass was to welcome the new students to the institution. We may experience obstacles, but we must overcome them, Father John stated to us. He also assured us that Jesus would be by our sides no matter what; all we had to do was trust and believe in him. As students in Year 7, we can confidently state that the mass was a good way to begin our new academic journey together. The opportunities, groups, and friendships that their first year at St. Edmund Arrowsmith will bring excite every Year 7 student. The welcoming mass was a wonderful way to unite everyone and give us all a sense of community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 34% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 50% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42.54% | 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 | 37% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 2.64 | 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 | 99% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.05% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 52.2 | 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 | 53% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.93% | 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 | 24% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 2.73 | 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 | 98% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.05 | 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 | 52.3 | 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 | 48% 4 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 2 | 44.6% | 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 | 35% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 4 | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 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 | 95% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.89% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 53.3 | 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 | 52% 4 | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 6 | 43.23% | 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 | 37% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 7 | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 2 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.7 | 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 | 97% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.18% | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 48% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 42.71% | 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 | 43% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 12.19% | 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 | 97% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 248 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.53% | 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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
