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St James' Catholic High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St James' Catholic High School
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- Stockport SK8 6PZ
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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 | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress because teaching is consistently good.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� conduct is exemplary, showing high levels of respect for others.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and plan interesting, challenging work.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers monitor achievement carefully and provide tailored support.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistencies exist in marking policy adherence and monitoring by some subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can attend events like parents鈥� evenings to share their views.
Communication: School updates policies and provides accurate information to parents promptly.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents confirm their children are safe and happy at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors address concerns using staff and pupil feedback effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders swiftly tackle areas for improvement with proactive measures.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are confident that they would be listened to if they shared a concern.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe and are supported via CPSHE programs.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular clubs like debating, choir, sports, music, and art.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to develop other talents through extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective guidance from Year 7 onwards, including career drop-in centre.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils make good progress supported by teachers and assistants.
Subjects Offered: Students study a modern language; French or German alternates by year group.
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St James' Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 823 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a reputable oversubscribed school in Stockport, south of Manchester (OFSTED 2017).
A thriving Catholic community, St. James' Catholic High School puts kids at the centre of everything it does.
Our school has been rated as a "Outstanding" Catholic school by the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
the preceding four years In 2019, 65% of students earned a grade 5 in both English and math, and 84% of students earned at least a grade 4.
Our school is at the forefront of education and thrives on giving the young people we serve exceptional possibilities.
Our school's goal is to pursue greatness while retaining our Catholic heritage at the core of everything we do, following St. James' lead.
Our school has a stellar reputation for academic excellence, model student behaviour, and providing amazing extracurricular options for our students throughout the Shrewsbury Diocese and Stockport.
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We are a reputable oversubscribed school in Stockport, south of Manchester (OFSTED 2017).
A thriving Catholic community, St. James' Catholic High School puts kids at the centre of everything it does.
Our school has been rated as a "Outstanding" Catholic school by the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
the preceding four years In 2019, 65% of students earned a grade 5 in both English and math, and 84% of students earned at least a grade 4.
Our school is at the forefront of education and thrives on giving the young people we serve exceptional possibilities.
Our school's goal is to pursue greatness while retaining our Catholic heritage at the core of everything we do, following St. James' lead.
Our school has a stellar reputation for academic excellence, model student behaviour, and providing amazing extracurricular options for our students throughout the Shrewsbury Diocese and Stockport.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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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 | 18.7 | - | 3.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 34% | - |
| 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 51.5 | 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 | 54% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 33.07% | 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 | 41% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.1 | 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 | 96% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.53% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 56.4 | 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 | 66% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 33.75% | 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 | 42% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.12 | 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 | 96% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 73% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.93% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.31 | 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 | 54.8 | 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 | 65% 17 | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 14 | 30.79% | 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 | 52% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 6 | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 2.03 | 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% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 79% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.86% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 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 | 48% 1 | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 2 | 33.38% | 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 | 46% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 1 | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.06 | 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% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 73% | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.93% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 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 | 47% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 33.29% | 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 | 58% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 13.95% | 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 | 96% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 78% | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1