St Bonaventure's RC School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Boleyn Road Forest Gate London E7 9QD |
| Phone | 02084723844 |
| Reference Number | 102787 |
St Bonaventure’s RC School has demonstrated exceptional performance across all inspected areas, maintaining an outstanding grade since its last routine inspection in 2009. The school fosters an environment where pupils flourish academically and personally, with strong contributions to their local community. The commitment to safeguarding and personal development is evident, as pupils feel safe, respected, and well-supported in their learning journey. The leadership team has set high expectations, ensuring that teaching methods are effective, engaging, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1348 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.43%
Girls: 9.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 205 | Unknown | 205 |
| 8 | 205 | Unknown | 205 |
| 9 | 195 | Unknown | 195 |
| 10 | 196 | Unknown | 196 |
| 11 | 193 | Unknown | 193 |
| 12 | 115 | 61 | 176 |
| 13 | 110 | 68 | 178 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 29.7% |
| Indian | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Caribbean | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White, British | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive academically and are well-prepared for future opportunities.
- Strong emphasis on community involvement and charitable work.
- Exemplary behaviour and a culture of respect among students.
- Teachers are subject experts and provide clear, engaging instruction.
- Effective support programs for reading and personal development.
- Comprehensive careers guidance and opportunities for sixth-form students.
- Strong collaboration among leaders, staff, and parents.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.9% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 38.02 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.05 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 109 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 91 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 32 | 10 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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