St James' Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Great Strand Colindale London NW9 5PE |
| Phone | 02083582800 |
| Reference Number | 101364 |
St James' Catholic High School continues to demonstrate good performance as a caring and inclusive institution where pupils feel safe and supported. The school fosters a respectful environment, and students display good behavior which contributes positively to their learning experience. Although the school curriculum is generally well-structured with a range of qualifications offered, there are identified gaps in the depth of national curriculum subjects taught to Year 9 pupils. Leaders are aware and actively addressing these gaps to ensure a more balanced curriculum in the future.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.23%
Girls: 45.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 65.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 91 | 205 |
| 8 | 99 | 108 | 207 |
| 9 | 112 | 89 | 201 |
| 10 | 134 | 103 | 237 |
| 11 | 116 | 89 | 205 |
| 12 | 64 | 57 | 121 |
| 13 | 41 | 37 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 33.3% |
| African | 15.7% |
| White, British | 12.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| Irish | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among staff leading to confident delivery of lessons.
- Pupils are attentive and work hard in lessons.
- Clear behavior systems maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Ambitious support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Well-planned program for pupils' personal development and careers education.
Areas for Improvement
- Year 9 curriculum does not cover all national curriculum subjects in sufficient depth.
- Attendance in reading support sessions is not consistent, affecting some pupils' reading development.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.76 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.6 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 119 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 89 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 105 | 27 |
Previous Years
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