St Gregory's Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cromwell Avenue Great Sankey Warrington Cheshire WA5 1HG |
| Phone | 01925574888 |
| Reference Number | 111454 |
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, fostering a strong sense of community and supporting pupils well, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities. Pupils enjoy their learning, are happy and feel safe, contributing to a positive school environment. However, there are concerns regarding the English curriculum's depth and the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, which the school is addressing through various strategies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.2%
Girls: 48.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 133 | 108 | 241 |
| 8 | 118 | 127 | 245 |
| 9 | 118 | 126 | 244 |
| 10 | 115 | 125 | 240 |
| 11 | 133 | 102 | 235 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.6% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and support for individual pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Comprehensive support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Well-planned curriculum across almost all subjects
- High expectations for most pupils in learning
- Exciting library that encourages reading
- Strong behaviour management leading to improved attendance
Areas for Improvement
- English curriculum lacks depth and breadth for some pupils in Years 7 and 8
- Gaps in learning for pupils due to late start in GCSE preparation
- Regular absence of disadvantaged pupils affecting their learning opportunities
- Teachers' workload considerations not always addressed during changes
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 187 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 165 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 7 |
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