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Greyfriars Catholic School

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Greyfriars Catholic School

Cricket Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3DR

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

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

Academic picture

34.0school · 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
34.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.9%
Basics 9-5
28.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

34.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2336.446.4
2023/2440.446.4
2024/2534.046.0

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
2022/23-0.410.00
2023/24-0.040.00
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
5.6%
EBacc APS
2.78
EBacc 9-5
1.1%
EBacc 9-4
2.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
15.11
A*-A Grades
5.4%
A*-B Grades
7.5%
AAB+ %
3.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 43 students entered

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Good

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About Greyfriars Catholic School

Greyfriars Catholic School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. The school has around 670 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DR | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Greyfriars Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: St Gregory the Great Catholic School)
  3. Oct 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Gregory the Great Catholic School)
  4. Mar 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Gregory the Great Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Greyfriars Catholic School

What is Greyfriars Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Greyfriars Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Greyfriars Catholic School's latest exam results?
Greyfriars Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Greyfriars Catholic School located?
Greyfriars Catholic School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX4 3DR).
How many pupils attend Greyfriars Catholic School?
Greyfriars Catholic School has around 670 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Greyfriars Catholic School with other schools?
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