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St Gregory's Catholic High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Gregory's Catholic High School
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St Gregory's Catholic High School
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- Great Sankey WA5 1HG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy their learning and work hard.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved considerably.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across most subjects with a broad curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and embrace school's values
Qualifications and Training: Teachers present subject matter clearly and effectively
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a range of assessment strategies
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers feel their workload is not considered.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasional inconsistency in delivering the curriculum
Communication: Leaders communicate promptly about concerns.
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides leadership roles for pupils to represent peers
Communication: School uses various strategies to communicate progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express positive views about the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and teachers deal quickly with any bullying incidents that occur.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are improving the curriculum and supporting disadvantaged pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support pupils with emotional challenges
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors challenge effectively; focus on staff workload
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; leaders ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safe and happy environment; strong safeguarding measures
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils supported well; absence rates are low
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs including performing arts and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy leadership opportunities through activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of local and international trips offered
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages both academic and personal development
Outdoor Facilities: School promotes physical activities effectively
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs are well supported.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Swift identification but needs better adaptation in teaching
Career Counselling Services: Specific guidance from career advisors
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils prepared well for next stage of education
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About Us
St Gregory's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1213 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 63% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 51.1 | 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 | 52% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 45.37% | 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 | 33% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 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 | 93% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 54.5 | 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 | 60% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 51.17% | 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 | 27% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 3.17 | 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% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.41% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.02 | 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 | 49.9 | 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 | 49% 12 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 10 | 47.56% | 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% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 5 | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 10 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.83 | 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 | 97% | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.08% | 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 | 47 | 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 | 37% 16 | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 13 | 47.41% | 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 | 24% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 11 | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 10 | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 2.93 | 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% | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.58% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 53% | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 39% | 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 | 32% | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.94% | 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 | 98% | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 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 | 3rd 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 Gregory's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1