Notre Dame RC School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Looseleigh Lane Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HN |
| Phone | 01752775101 |
| Reference Number | 140737 |
Description
betaNotre Dame Catholic School PL6 5HN, located in Plymouth, England, is an academy with a strong Roman Catholic heritage, educating girls from ages 11 to 18 with the possibility of male students joining in the sixth form. Established in 1946 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the school has a history that includes its roots as a direct grant grammar school, the Notre Dame High School, evolving with Plymouth's educational landscape.
With more than 728 students, Notre Dame embraces the ethos of respect, responsibility, and faith at the heart of all they do, modeled by the school motto: "Ah, qu’il est bon, le Bon Dieu!" ("How good is the Good God!"), which connects the school to the educational ideals established by its founder, Saint Julie Billiart.
Notre Dame's modern campus spreads across acres of land, featuring a 4-court sports hall, a fitness suite, library complex, Stang block with cutting-edge classrooms and collaboration areas, and dedicated spaces for drama and technology. Along with the latest technology and school-wide Wi-Fi, the beautiful school chapel embodies the importance of faith within the school community.
In addition to academic endeavors, the school offers a host of co-curricular activities, encouraging student leadership through clubs, community service, and involvement in local and regional events. Notre Dame students take part in mock trials, the Carnegie Awards, International Awards, Young Carers Awards, and exhibit strong participation in Nuffield Research Placements.
Notre Dame RC School shares educational partnerships and resources with several Plymouth schools, enhancing its ability to provide a range of educational opportunities to students. The school has an average GCSE educational performance but continues to improve its academic performance through various initiatives towards A-Level results. Throughout its history, Notre Dame RC School has nurtured notable alumni who have made their mark in various domains, such as Christine Crawley, Baroness Crawley, Professor Moira Whyte, and rugby union player Lagi Tuima.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 785 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 3.18%
Girls: 96.82% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 140 |
| 8 | 135 |
| 9 | 136 |
| 10 | 132 |
| 11 | 133 |
| 12 | 56 |
| 13 | 51 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-07-01 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-04-03 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Notre Dame RC School | ||
| 2013-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-12-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-05-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.8 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.31 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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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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.