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St James' Catholic High School

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St James' Catholic High School

St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6PZ

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
824
Ages
11-16
FSM
14.4%
Attainment 8
51.0
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.3%
Basics 9-5
45.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.5%
EBacc APS
4.60
EBacc 9-5
21.8%
EBacc 9-4
28.5%
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About St James' Catholic High School

St James' Catholic High School is a secondary school in Cheadle, Stockport. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.0. The school has around 824 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Catholic High School

What is St James' Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are St James' Catholic High School's latest exam results?
St James' Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James' Catholic High School located?
St James' Catholic High School is a secondary school in Cheadle, Stockport (SK8 6PZ).
How many pupils attend St James' Catholic High School?
St James' Catholic High School has around 824 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James' Catholic High School with other schools?
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