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St Edmund's Catholic School
Old Charlton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2QB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.4 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
647
Capacity
600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with its GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 83% nationally. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or above is lower at 34%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's supportive environment, although the LocaleIQ score suggests that it faces some challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality 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. | 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
White Other10.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.13602, 1.30796 · CT16 2QB
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund's Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is St Edmund's Catholic School a good school?
St Edmund's Catholic School scores 26.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Edmund's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Edmund's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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