St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Thornhill Terrace Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7JN |
| Phone | 01915658904 |
| Reference Number | 138054 |
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy has been rated as good overall, reflecting a well-rounded quality of education and a positive school environment. The leadership team has effectively fostered a caring and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is strong, particularly in the sixth form, and there is a commitment to preparing students for their future pathways. However, the school's previous outstanding status highlights the need for ongoing improvements, especially given this is their first inspection in a decade.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1306 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 239 | 239 |
| 8 | Unknown | 235 | 235 |
| 9 | Unknown | 206 | 206 |
| 10 | Unknown | 206 | 206 |
| 11 | Unknown | 204 | 204 |
| 12 | Unknown | 119 | 119 |
| 13 | Unknown | 97 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.6% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 06 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to student wellbeing and safety
- A good quality of education across all year groups
- Effective leadership focused on ambition and excellence
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Inclusive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Rich opportunities for personal development and extra-curricular activities
- Well-received careers guidance in the sixth form
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent mapping of key subject-specific concepts in some subjects
- PSHE curriculum not securely embedded, affecting pupil knowledge retention
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. | 16 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 94 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 16 | 32 | 20 | 23 | 3 | 94 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 14 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 1 | 94 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 48 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 22 | 22 | 38 | 3 | 94 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 31 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 2 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 16 | 33 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 94 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 16 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 94 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 25 | 36 | 16 | 1 | 94 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 20 | 50 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 94 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 21 | 53 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 94 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 15 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 10 | 94 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 28 | 66 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.8% | ||
| 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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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 | 31.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.91 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 73 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 11 |
Previous Years
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