St Katherine's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pill Road Ham Green Bristol Somerset BS20 0HU |
| Phone | 01275373737 |
| Reference Number | 142853 |
St Katherine's School has shown significant improvement and is now performing well across key areas, achieving good ratings in quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school's focus on inclusivity and well-being is prominent, with pupils feeling safe, happy, and well-supported by a responsive staff. The curriculum has been designed to promote equality and diversity effectively, increasing participation in subjects like science and humanities. However, challenges remain in the consistent teaching of reading and vocabulary, which affects some pupils’ learning and confidence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 998 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.91%
Girls: 47.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 88 | 183 |
| 8 | 82 | 101 | 183 |
| 9 | 108 | 73 | 181 |
| 10 | 90 | 94 | 184 |
| 11 | 103 | 71 | 174 |
| 12 | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| 13 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.4% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 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 | 08 Dec 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Sep 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Katherine's School | |
| 29 Sep 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel welcome, included, and safe.
- High expectations for behavior lead to a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Ambitious curriculum promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Significant increase in students taking triple science and humanities subjects.
- Effective support for mental health and well-being.
- Strong extracurricular support enhancing skill development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of reading and key vocabulary impacting fluency.
- A minority of pupils using discriminatory language.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 88 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 113 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 94 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 113 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 73 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 113 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 78 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 113 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 70 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 113 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 59 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 113 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 76 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 113 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 50 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 113 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 54 | 44 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 113 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 66 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 113 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 55 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 113 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 108 | 5 |
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.7% |
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:
Sample
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 | 30.7 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.69 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 146 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 110 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 316 | 143 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
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