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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.6 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
1,058
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 87%, with 71% achieving grade 5 or above. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, making it a strong choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 58.9 | Top 9% 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%. | 87% | Top 9% 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%. | 71% | Top 8% 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%. | 65% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.0%
White Other22.3%
Black African16.3%
Asian Indian5.3%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.79878, -1.08583 · PO1 1RX
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN116505
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.saintedmunds.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund's Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2016.
Is St Edmund's Catholic School a good school?
St Edmund's Catholic School scores 92.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Edmund's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Edmund's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.9. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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