St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Halcot Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QB |
| Phone | 01322553236 |
| Reference Number | 138650 |
St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School continues to uphold the standards established in its last inspection and maintains a positive learning environment for its students. The school fosters a strong sense of community and inclusivity, encouraging pupils to aim high and prepare for future success. With an ambitious curriculum and effective support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, pupils are generally achieving well and are engaged in their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 809 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 146 | Unknown | 146 |
| 8 | 169 | Unknown | 169 |
| 9 | 161 | Unknown | 161 |
| 10 | 174 | Unknown | 174 |
| 11 | 159 | Unknown | 159 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 52.5% |
| White, British | 18.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Columba's Catholic Boys' School | |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to attend and exhibit positive attitudes towards education.
- The school has a caring and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
- High expectations for learning and behavior are evident, leading to good-quality work.
- Specially resourced provision effectively supports pupils with SEND.
- The curriculum is well-designed and implemented with clarity and precision.
- There is strong provision for broader development through extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.
- Pupils receive independent careers advice and are well-prepared for future endeavors.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices are not consistently effective in addressing pupils' errors and misconceptions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 64 | 36 |
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