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Our Lady's Catholic High School
- 1.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Hackney N16 5AF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and this is reflected in their exam outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations; new behaviour policy is effective.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and select effective lesson activities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders embed new assessment approaches but need more rigor.
Strengths and Challenges: Adaptation to teaching for SEND is inconsistent.
Communication: School communicates updates via letters and emails.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents trust staff to deal with issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address conflicts by taking time to restore relationships.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders engage external partners for continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils do not consider bullying a big issue; swift action if it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture. Weekly meetings for vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Several clubs including chess, badminton, and choir.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students given retreats for reflection.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to places of worship promote cultural understanding.
Career Counselling Services: Personalised career advice available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broad range of academic and vocational courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Ambitious for pupils with SEND; however, support is sometimes inconsistent.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects to prepare students for future careers.
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Our Lady's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 531 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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More information on our Servite values can be found here: CLICK. We are all distinct individuals made in God's image, and interactions within our society are based on respect for one another. Our goal is to actively encourage excellent behaviour, communicate our expectations to children, and recognise all of their academic achievements. The repercussions of choosing to conduct badly should be extremely evident to students, and these consequences will be implemented equally and consistently. Students are expected to follow our general guidelines at all times by remaining calm, courteous, and on time.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.9 | - | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 34% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 11.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 39.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 51.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 36% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 18.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 24.4% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 95.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 25.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 42.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 7.63% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.94% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 43.34% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 56.59% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 39.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 14.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 20.07% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 124 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 21.07% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 47.47% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 7.2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.6% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 35.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 11 | 48% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 32.07% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 6 | 12.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 17 | 18.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.79 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 95.29% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 27.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 41.79% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 6.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 7 | 33.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 11 | 45.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 27.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 15 | 10.19% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 12 | 15.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 28.69% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 38.62% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.15% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 33.83% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 47.21% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 28.67% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 15.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 17.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 13.92% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 21.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 36.77% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.38% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.16 | 31.03 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.89 | 30.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 9.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 80 | 98 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.2% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30 | 34.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.67 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 13.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 76 | 95 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 67.8% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 8.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 13.3% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.73 2 | 28.44 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.59 2 | 27.11 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.67% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 75 | 86 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 64.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.1% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 12.6% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.32 2 | 26.08 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.60 3 | 27.76 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.3% | 8.55% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 4.88% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 4.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.63% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.56 | 25.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.56 | 25.57 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 7.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 14.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 13.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
