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St Bonaventure's RC School
Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9QD, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.9 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,348
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, placing in the top 42% of schools nationwide for GCSE Attainment 8 with an average score of 47.3. Additionally, 64% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 35%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.3 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.7%
Asian Indian13.4%
Other9.8%
Asian Pakistani8.9%
Asian Bangladeshi7.4%
White Other6.4%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
White British2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.53887, 0.02468 · E7 9QD
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Bonaventure's RC School rated by Ofsted?
St Bonaventure's RC School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is St Bonaventure's RC School a good school?
St Bonaventure's RC School scores 79.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Bonaventure's RC School in GCSEs?
St Bonaventure's RC School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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