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St Catherine's Catholic School

Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

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

Academic picture

55.1school · 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
55.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.1%
Basics 9-5
58.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

55.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2353.946.4
2023/2455.846.4
2024/2555.146.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.560.00
2023/24+0.750.00
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
65.7%
EBacc APS
4.96
EBacc 9-5
36.2%
EBacc 9-4
49.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
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Good
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0.78 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Lift Bexleyheath
0.85 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Beths Grammar School
0.95 km away · Academy converter
Good
Shenstone School
1.02 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding

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About St Catherine's Catholic School

St Catherine's Catholic School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.1. The school has around 1,040 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ | More schools in Bexley

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Catherine's Catholic School

What is St Catherine's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Catherine's Catholic School's latest exam results?
St Catherine's Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic School located?
St Catherine's Catholic School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley (DA6 7QJ).
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic School?
St Catherine's Catholic School has around 1,040 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Catherine's Catholic School with other schools?
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