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St Catherine's Catholic School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.6 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,040
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 15% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 85% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school’s solid EBacc entry rate of 66%, indicating a robust curriculum offering. However, while 59% of students reach grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 55.1 | Top 15% 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%. | 85% | Top 10% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African49.4%
White British16.9%
Asian Indian5.0%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B African4.1%
Black Other3.8%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.45421, 0.15681 · DA6 7QJ
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is St Catherine's Catholic School a good school?
St Catherine's Catholic School scores 73.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Catherine's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Catherine's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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