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Saint Gregory's Catholic College

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

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location_onBath, BA2 8PA

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,006

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Bath and North East Somerset

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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Saint Gregory's Catholic College is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Bath, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Saint Gregory's Catholic College is a voluntary aided school in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,005 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #8 in Bath and North East Somerset and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 43.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 29.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.47 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.5 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

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

43.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.0%

Entering EBacc13.90%

EBacc APS3.77

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.60%

EBacc APS4.33

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.43

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS5.34

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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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

-0.47

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

102

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.0%

Achieving A*–A8.7%

Achieving A*–B29.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.1%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 November 2022

Inspection Report

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16 July 2013

Inspection Report

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24 September 2008

Inspection Report

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15 November 2005

Inspection Report

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02 October 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2013-07-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-09-24

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

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(24 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 1,005 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, 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)	1,005	33	3.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,019	38	3.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,023	29	2.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,036	46	4.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,045	32	3.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,004	29	2.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,006	29	2.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,019	10	1.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,016	11	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,023	11	1.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,014	14	1.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	996	6	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,002	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,005	11	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	977	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	977	20	2.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	993	12	1.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	961	25	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	964	31	3.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	958	20	2.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	916	29	3.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	909	23	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	933	22	2.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	914	18	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	915	22	2.4%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	931	7	0.8%	3.1%	1

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 59 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree43%

agree33%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree44%

agree19%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

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

yes27%

no73%

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

strongly agree38%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree18%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree26%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree58%

agree27%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree53%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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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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