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St Edmund's Catholic School

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St Edmund's Catholic School

Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,150
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.2%
Attainment 8
58.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.8%
Basics 9-5
70.9%

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
64.6%
EBacc APS
5.41
EBacc 9-5
41.3%
EBacc 9-4
52.9%
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About St Edmund's Catholic School

St Edmund's Catholic School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.9. The school has around 1,150 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Feb 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Edmund's Catholic School

What is St Edmund's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Edmund's Catholic School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are St Edmund's Catholic School's latest exam results?
St Edmund's Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Edmund's Catholic School located?
St Edmund's Catholic School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO1 1RX).
How many pupils attend St Edmund's Catholic School?
St Edmund's Catholic School has around 1,150 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Edmund's Catholic School with other schools?
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