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Greyfriars Catholic School
Cricket Road, Cowley, Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3DR, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.3 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
670
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 4% nationally. While 44% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 63% progress to university, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 6%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a focus on academic achievement, although some areas may benefit from further development.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality 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. | 34.0 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 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%. | 6% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 35 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British18.5%
Black African15.4%
Asian Other11.2%
White Other10.9%
Other7.9%
Asian Pakistani7.3%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed Other3.9%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.73761, -1.22688 · OX4 3DR
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN146800
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.greyfriarsoxford.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Greyfriars Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Greyfriars Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Greyfriars Catholic School a good school?
Greyfriars Catholic School scores 15.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Greyfriars Catholic School in GCSEs?
Greyfriars Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.0. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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