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St Catherine's College
Priory Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7BL, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,072
Capacity
1,040
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 90%, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student success. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.6 places it in the top 40% of schools nationally, while 73% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths. However, only 46% reach a grade 5 or higher in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 46% | Top 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%. | 45% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other6.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.79863, 0.31727 · BN23 7BL
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN143035
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stcatherines.college
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's College rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is St Catherine's College a good school?
St Catherine's College scores 67.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Catherine's College?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Catherine's College receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Catherine's College in GCSEs?
St Catherine's College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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