St Catherine's College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Priory Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7BL |
| Phone | 01323465400 |
| Reference Number | 143035 |
St Catherine's College is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has implemented significant improvements since the new headteacher took over in September 2018, resulting in a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe, supported, and happy. Pupils have reported a change in the school environment, feeling optimistic about their education. There is a strong sense of community among staff and students, and the school is making progress in addressing the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1072 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.16%
Girls: 50.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 117 | 215 |
| 8 | 100 | 119 | 219 |
| 9 | 120 | 88 | 208 |
| 10 | 109 | 106 | 215 |
| 11 | 100 | 115 | 215 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.4% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Aug 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Catherine's College | |
| 20 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by adults.
- High standards set for pupil behaviour.
- Strong team camaraderie among staff.
- Effective professional development opportunities for teachers.
- Positive support for disadvantaged pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum for pupils with SEND is not fully meeting their needs.
- Ambition of the curriculum for pupils with SEND lacks oversight.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.7% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 153 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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