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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 · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

58.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

58.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.546.4
2023/2455.646.4
2024/2558.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.590.00
2023/24+0.660.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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0.33 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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0.76 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Madani Academy
0.92 km away · Other independent school
The Portsmouth Academy
0.97 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Portsmouth Grammar School
1.25 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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