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St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1BE, Oxfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
711
Capacity
750
Ages
9–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an impressive Attainment 8 score of 71.8 and a 100% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates strong academic performance. Additionally, 98% of students achieve grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, indicating a high level of achievement among pupils. However, it's worth noting that there is no entry for the English Baccalaureate, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing that pathway.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 71.8 | 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%. | 100% | 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%. | 98% | 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 |
Location
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51.67638, -1.29662 · OX14 1BE
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123313
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.shsk.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Helen and St Katharine rated by Ofsted?
St Helen and St Katharine has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is St Helen and St Katharine a good school?
St Helen and St Katharine scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Helen and St Katharine in GCSEs?
St Helen and St Katharine achieved an Attainment 8 score of 71.8. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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