SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB

A Good-rated secondary school in Bexleyheath.

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Boys

Roman Catholic

Pupils

809

Ages

11-16

FSM

21.7%

Attainment 8

51.4

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

32.6%

Basics 9-5

53.2%

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

20.3%

EBacc APS

4.42

EBacc 9-5

12.0%

EBacc 9-4

15.2%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 80 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. The school has around 809 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB | More schools in Bexley

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

What is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's Ofsted rating?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What do parents say about St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 80 responses): 91% of parents would recommend St Columba's Catholic Boys' School.

What are St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's latest exam results?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School located?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley (DA6 7QB).

How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has around 809 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Columba's Catholic Boys' School with other schools?

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