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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
992
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.2, this secondary school consistently performs above the national average, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment. While the school demonstrates strong academic results, limited information on specific subjects may warrant further exploration for parents seeking detailed insights.
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Last inspected: 18 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.2 | 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 63% | Top 15% 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%. | 72% | Top 22% 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%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
Parent View (96 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.2%
Black African12.1%
Asian Bangladeshi7.8%
Asian Other5.5%
Asian Indian5.1%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
White Other1.9%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.89301, -1.38839 · SR2 7HJ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN139538
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aidan's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Aidan's Catholic Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 February 2025.
Is St Aidan's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Aidan's Catholic Academy scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Aidan's Catholic Academy?
Based on 96 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Aidan's Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Aidan's Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Aidan's Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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