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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.2 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
996
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 44% nationally. While 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 42% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher achievement levels. Additionally, 75% of students progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to further education.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 40 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child makes good progress
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School supports development
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School responds to concerns
65%
School keeps me informed
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.9%
White Other17.3%
Mixed Other10.5%
Asian Indian8.8%
Black African7.1%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Black Other2.8%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.06325, 1.19990 · IP4 3NJ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137849
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Alban's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Alban's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is St Alban's Catholic High School a good school?
St Alban's Catholic High School scores 57.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Alban's Catholic High School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Alban's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Alban's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Alban's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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