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St Gregory's Catholic School
Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.9 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,177
Capacity
1,082
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, while 60% of students progress to university, only 14% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating potential areas for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 66% | Top 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 46% 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%. | 37% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% 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%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (128 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.8%
White Other9.3%
Black African4.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Other3.0%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.15150, 0.25922 · TN4 9XL
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is St Gregory's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Gregory's Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St Gregory's Catholic School a good school?
St Gregory's Catholic School scores 50.9/100 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.
What do parents say about St Gregory's Catholic School?
Based on 128 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Gregory's Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Gregory's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Gregory's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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