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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QB, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.7 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
809
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally and 75% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment with strong community backing.
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Last inspected: 23 September 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. | 51.4 | Top 25% 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%. | 75% | Top 25% 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%. | 53% | Top 29% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
96%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African52.5%
White British18.2%
Asian Other4.9%
Asian Indian4.9%
White Other3.6%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black Other1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.45191, 0.15559 · DA6 7QB
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 September 2014.
Is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School a good school?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School scores 73.7/100 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.
What do parents say about St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School in GCSEs?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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