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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- South Tyneside NE31 2ET
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from studying an ambitious curriculum and develop as individuals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a settled atmosphere in lessons and around school. Lessons are purposeful and poor behaviour rarely disrupts life in school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge. Sixth-form students particularly benefit from the expertise of staff.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have invested time in training staff on the use of assessment.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers typically give further explanations when pupils have misconceptions but do not always follow up to ensure understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Staff regularly update parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents and carers are satisfied with the school according to Ofsted surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action when concerns are raised by staff or students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved the school by uniting staff and supporting their workload and well-being.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils know how to report it. Leaders deal with any bullying effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding and know about emerging risks in the local area.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in European languages week and Black History Month.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: There are adequate supports to help students engage in extracurricular activities while managing their academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: The school has established a rich careers programme from Year 7 to Year 13.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form prepares students well for future success in education, employment, and training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive effective support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1367 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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College Vision In our Christian community at St. Joseph's Catholic Academy, respect and cooperation are demonstrated in everything we do. We shall develop opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth that are pertinent to our neighbourhood and the larger world. To present our curriculum in an engaging and stimulating manner, we will establish an inspiring learning environment. Through positive interpersonal interactions and high-quality enrichment activities, we will encourage satisfaction and contentment. In order for pupils to overcome obstacles with resiliency and make excellent progress, we will cultivate good learning attitudes. By investigating both the Catholic religion and the variety of other faiths in our community and around the world, we will encourage opportunities that connect faith and life. We'll build a welcoming, compassionate community that pays attention to and responds to everyone's needs, but especially those of the most vulnerable. We will uphold the policies and procedures of the school, which support our learning community, and respect one another. We will cultivate each person's God-given skills and abilities to help them succeed in school and beyond as lifelong learners. We will make sure that our school contributes fully to the numerous collaborations to which we are dedicated.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.80% | 35.00% | 11.10% |
| 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 39% | 25.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42% | 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 | 50% | 25.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 13.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.10 | 2.67 | 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 | 97% | 81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 72.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 44.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 16.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.08% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.83% | 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 | 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 | 50% | 27.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 43.31% | 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 | 34% | 17.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 9.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 12.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.58 | 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% | 88.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 116 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 47.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 16.85% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.08% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.31% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 48 | 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 | 38% 1 | 21.92% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 37.54% | 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 | 34% | 15.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 6.62% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 9 | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.39 | 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% | 89.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 106 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 48.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.77% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 39% 5 | 26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 1 | 41.54% | 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 | 21% | 16.15% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 5 | 7.54% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 11.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.56 | 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 | 94% | 76.92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 62.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 43.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 19.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.08% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 44% | 24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 42.83% | 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 | 23% | 22.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 9.83% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 11.92% | 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% | 81.73% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 109 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 65.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 43.64% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 19.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.73% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.74 | 32.73 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.42 | 33.01 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.80% | 11.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 216 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 63.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.8% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.6% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.86 | 35.89 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.44 | 36.27 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 14.2% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 363 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 62.6% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 26% | 12.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 9.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 12% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.50 1 | 32.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.79 3 | 33.99 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 13.52% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 155 | 218 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 65.2% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 12.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 12.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.47 | 31.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.21 2 | 33.5 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 14.54% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 18.75% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.25% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.8 | 22.84 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.72 | 23.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 11.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 39.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.67% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
