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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.2 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,268
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 47% nationally. A commendable 72% of students progress to university, with 28% gaining entry to top-third institutions, indicating strong pathways for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 12% suggests limited participation in this academic route.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Older 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 72% | 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 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other3.8%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.65056, -1.69116 · DL14 6JT
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN137702
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestjohns.bhcet.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College a good school?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College scores 51.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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