Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wood Green Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9QS |
| Phone | 01215561488 |
| Reference Number | 147881 |
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School has demonstrated significant improvement since becoming an academy, resulting in an overall effectiveness rating of good. The school has successfully implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports students in gaining essential knowledge and skills for their future. Positive behaviour and a respectful learning environment have been fostered, aided by high expectations from leaders and staff. However, challenges remain in ensuring all pupils feel fully respected and addressing issues related to attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 836 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.52%
Girls: 50.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 66 | 78 | 144 |
| 8 | 64 | 72 | 136 |
| 9 | 73 | 75 | 148 |
| 10 | 68 | 76 | 144 |
| 11 | 74 | 71 | 145 |
| 12 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 13 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.7% |
| Pakistani | 17.1% |
| Indian | 13.4% |
| African | 8.5% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Significant improvement since becoming an academy.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum effectively sequenced across subjects.
- Expert support for weakest readers leading to excellent progress.
- Strong processes for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
- High-quality careers guidance available to students.
- Active involvement in clubs and community activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding by teachers.
- Insufficient support for sixth-form students in developing independent thinking.
- Some pupils do not adhere to the school's culture of respect.
- High absence and persistent absence levels impacting learning.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. | 53 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 42 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 40 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 21 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 37 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 48 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 40 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 44 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 43 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 49 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 56 | 0 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.4% |
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 | 29.72 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.63 |
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 | 10.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 99 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 134 | 64 |
Previous Years
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