Notre Dame RC School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Looseleigh Lane Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HN |
| Phone | 01752775101 |
| Reference Number | 140737 |
Notre Dame RC School, which is part of the Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, has recently undergone an ungraded inspection. The school maintains its good standing from its previous graded inspection, although evidence suggests some aspects may have weakened. Pupils appreciate their educational opportunities, which include enriching learning experiences abroad and strong personal development programs. However, challenges remain, notably in the academic performance of students at key stages 4 and 5, as well as some inconsistencies in literacy support for pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 732 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 3.14%
Girls: 96.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 124 | 124 |
| 8 | Unknown | 132 | 132 |
| 9 | Unknown | 128 | 128 |
| 10 | Unknown | 130 | 130 |
| 11 | Unknown | 124 | 124 |
| 12 | 10 | 44 | 54 |
| 13 | 12 | 26 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Notre Dame RC School | |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong personal development program fostering citizenship.
- Pupils demonstrate very positive behavior and strong relationships with staff.
- Well-structured careers program aiding informed subject choices.
- Effective relationships with families to improve attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding leading to knowledge gaps.
- Poor literacy support for some pupils with SEND.
- Low attendance rates for certain pupils, particularly those receiving pupil premium funding.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.6% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.65 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.21 |
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 | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 67 | 16 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 19 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Beechwood Primary Academy
31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX |
0.5 miles |
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Oakwood Primary Academy
Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS |
0.61 miles |
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Whitleigh Community Primary School
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
0.66 miles |
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Widewell Primary Academy
Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Widewell Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER |
0.9 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN |
0.91 miles |
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Woodfield Primary School
Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW |
1.02 miles |
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Thornbury Primary School
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL |
1.15 miles |
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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.16 miles |
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St Peter's RC Primary School
Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD |
1.28 miles |
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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.29 miles |
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4LS |
1.37 miles |
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Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN |
1.39 miles |
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Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.4 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
1.4 miles |
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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW |
1.43 miles |
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS |
1.43 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
1.49 miles |
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St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST |
1.53 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG |
1.7 miles |
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Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF |
1.78 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
0.52 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
0.77 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
1.17 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
1.3 miles |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.37 miles |
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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
1.39 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
1.49 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
1.88 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
1.92 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
2.26 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
2.37 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
2.5 miles |
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Plymouth College
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2.58 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
2.8 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
2.97 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
3.11 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
3.11 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1HL |
3.39 miles |
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Hele's School
Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT |
3.39 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
3.61 miles |