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St Edmund's Catholic School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Edmund's Catholic School
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St Edmund's Catholic School
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- Portsmouth PO1 1RX
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Strong progress with broad experiences.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary conduct and attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Highly knowledgeable with targeted training.
Current Educational Practices: Keen to extend professional practice.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality, challenging teaching.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide variety of strategies to engage parents.
Communication: Regular surveys and informal meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelmingly positive support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Unswerving commitment to improving outcomes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Careful planning and steadfast leadership.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying almost unknown, dealt swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well cared for, safe environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse range including fencing and chess.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Balanced well, enhancing personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Effective, independent advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Extremely well prepared for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Rapid progress, catching up with peers.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including engineering and health.
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About Us
St Edmund's Catholic School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1150 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 0.59 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 61% | 19.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 31.61% | 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% | 18.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 5.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 8.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.26 | 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% | 90.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 68.08% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 1.62% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.23% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.54% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.92% | 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 | 0.65 | 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 | 56.7 | 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 | 68% | 27.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 39.69% | 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 | 30% | 22.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 7.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.94% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.81 | 2.84 | 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 | 97% | 88.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 82.77% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 4.77% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 27.08% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.08% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 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 | 0.42 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 54% 4 | 24.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 4 | 38.33% | 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 | 29% | 23.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 6 | 7.8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 12 | 11.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.87 | 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% | 92.9% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 41.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 1.6% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 30.9% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.9% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.2% | 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 | 0.55 | 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% 1 | 24.86% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 4 | 36.07% | 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 | 40% | 31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 8 | 9.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 1 | 14.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.43 | 2.78 | 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% | 93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 32.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 0.22% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 37.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.89% | 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 | 0.83 | 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 | 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 | 57% | 26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 37.62% | 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 | 39% | 24.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 11.54% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 12.46% | 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 | 91% | 74.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 31.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 34.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
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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 | 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 - 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Edmund's Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1