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St James' Catholic High School
St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6PZ, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
824
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% of schools nationally. A commendable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while nearly half reach grade 5 or higher. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 46%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 51.1 | Top 25% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 46% | Top 36% 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%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
White Other4.4%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Black African2.1%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Irish1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.35986, -2.19827 · SK8 6PZ
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106142
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjamescheadle.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2017.
Is St James' Catholic High School a good school?
St James' Catholic High School scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 James' Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St James' Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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