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Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8PA, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.8 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,005
Capacity
1,027
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 46% nationally for GCSE results. A commendable 75% of students progress to university, with 28% attending top-third institutions, indicating strong pathways for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.2%
White Other11.9%
Asian Indian8.0%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.35392, -2.38171 · BA2 8PA
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN109329
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-gregorys.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Gregory's Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Saint Gregory's Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Saint Gregory's Catholic College a good school?
Saint Gregory's Catholic College scores 69.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Saint Gregory's Catholic College in GCSEs?
Saint Gregory's Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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