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St Catherine's School and College
Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.8 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
89
Capacity
94
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 7-19. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.0 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should consider both the positive community feedback and the academic areas needing improvement.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2014Older 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. | 5.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child feels safe
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
Location
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50.59574, -1.20771 · PO38 1TT
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN118226
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.stcatherines.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's School and College rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's School and College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2014.
Is St Catherine's School and College a good school?
St Catherine's School and College scores 34.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Catherine's School and College?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Catherine's School and College receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Catherine's School and College in GCSEs?
St Catherine's School and College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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