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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
392
Capacity
400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.0, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in the top 83% of schools. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, it is worth noting that the Ofsted rating is currently "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need attention. However, parent satisfaction is high, with 89% expressing they would recommend the school.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.6%
White Other6.6%
Asian Indian4.6%
Other2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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50.40544, -4.13595 · PL5 3AG
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN140693
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stbonifaces.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Boniface's RC College rated by Ofsted?
St Boniface's RC College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is St Boniface's RC College a good school?
St Boniface's RC College scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Boniface's RC College?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Boniface's RC College receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Boniface's RC College in GCSEs?
St Boniface's RC College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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