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St Bonaventure's RC School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Christopher McCormack

location_onLondon, E7 9QD

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,333

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Attainment 8

47.3

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Newham

#1,322 of 3,216 nationally

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St Bonaventure's RC School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

St Bonaventure's RC School is a voluntary aided school in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,348 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, placing the school #15 in Newham and #1,322 of 3,216 nationally. 46.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 61.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

46.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc34.90%

EBacc APS4

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.90%

EBacc APS4.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.96

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.81

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS4.7

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS4.54

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

146

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.0%

Achieving A*–A24.5%

Achieving A*–B61.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.9%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

143

Retention rate98.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

139

Retention rate99.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

114

Retention rate95.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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08 February 2011

Inspection Report

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19 March 2009

Inspection Report

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28 February 2006

Inspection Report

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27 November 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-03-19

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-02-28

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,348 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,348	40	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,345	30	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,333	44	3.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,344	46	3.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,343	41	3.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,343	56	4.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,333	18	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,336	7	0.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,313	7	0.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,312	6	0.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,320	14	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,324	11	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,324	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,327	12	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,328	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,328	6	0.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,333	8	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,307	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,310	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,311	7	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,291	4	0.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,299	12	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,302	8	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,241	17	1.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,242	12	1.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,247	11	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree54%

agree33%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree38%

agree22%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable37%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree35%

disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree67%

agree31%

disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree39%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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