St Damian's RC Science College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lees Road Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 8BH |
| Phone | 01613305974 |
| Reference Number | 106270 |
St Damian's RC Science College continues to perform at an outstanding level, consistently fostering a vibrant and academically stimulating environment for its students. With exceptionally high expectations for both behavior and achievement, pupils excel in their education, taking pride in their work and actively participating in a rich array of extracurricular activities that promote personal development. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thrive in their educational journey, resulting in strong academic outcomes and well-rounded personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 827 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.37%
Girls: 51.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 90 | 166 |
| 8 | 80 | 88 | 168 |
| 9 | 84 | 80 | 164 |
| 10 | 82 | 84 | 166 |
| 11 | 78 | 85 | 163 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.1% |
| White, Other | 14% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behavior and engagement of pupils.
- High-quality curriculum that supports excellent academic achievement.
- Strong personal development programs beyond academics.
- Effective support systems for pupils with SEND.
- Positive relationships fostered among pupils and staff.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.9% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 162 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 113 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 90 | 37 |
Previous Years
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Holden Clough Primary School
St Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8XN |
0.27 miles |
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St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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0.41 miles |
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0.75 miles |
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0.91 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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