The St Christopher School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mountdale Gardens Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 4AW |
| Phone | 01702524193 |
| Reference Number | 138044 |
The St Christopher School has been rated as good overall, with outstanding performance in several key areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school has adapted its curriculum effectively to cater to an increasing number of pupils with complex learning needs. Despite significant strengths in communication support and a wide range of extracurricular activities, there remains ongoing work to ensure the new curriculum approaches are thoroughly understood and implemented by all staff. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils thrive and enjoy their learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 262 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.39%
Girls: 20.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| 2 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 3 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 25 | 2 | 27 |
| 5 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 6 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 7 | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| 8 | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| 9 | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| 10 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 11 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.5% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| African | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The St Christopher School | |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional attitudes towards learning.
- The school fosters strong relationships among staff and pupils.
- Outstanding leadership and management drive continuous improvement.
- Effective support for communication skills in early years.
- A rich curriculum in the sixth form with high-quality careers advice.
- Extensive opportunities for pupils to develop life skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded or understood by all staff.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 42 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 37 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 36 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 34 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 36 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 36 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 31 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 48 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 32 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 34 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 27 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 47 | 1 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 92 | ||
| Maths | 96 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.2 | ||
| Writing | -4.7 | ||
| Maths | -6.8 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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