St Edmund's Catholic School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Old Charlton Road Dover Kent CT16 2QB |
| Phone | 01304201551 |
| Reference Number | 141217 |
St Edmund’s Catholic School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, achieving a good rating across all domains. The school prides itself on being inclusive, with leaders fostering high aspirations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Students demonstrate positive behaviour and engagement with their learning, enhanced by a supportive community environment where they feel safe and valued. The quality of the education is good, driven by knowledgeable teachers and a well-sequenced curriculum that aids knowledge retention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 647 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.46%
Girls: 50.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 79 | 150 |
| 8 | 64 | 83 | 147 |
| 9 | 61 | 64 | 125 |
| 10 | 55 | 58 | 113 |
| 11 | 69 | 43 | 112 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.1% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive ethos promoting high aspirations for all pupils
- Strong community spirit with positive peer relationships
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-sequenced and broad curriculum
- Pupils engage actively in personal development and community service
- Robust safeguarding measures and staff training
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities sometimes lack sufficient challenge for all pupils
- Behaviour management records are not well maintained
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 |
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) | 50.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 194 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 107 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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