St Boniface's RC College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Address | 21 Boniface Lane, PL5 3AG |
| School Website | www.stbonifaces.com/ |
| Telephone | 1752779051 |
| URN | 140693 |
School Census
| Total | 350 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/350 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 98 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 26/11/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 04 July 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 February 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 26 November 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 January 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 June 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 January 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 10.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.33 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.13 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 |
| Progress 8 | -0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 73 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 111 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As first preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 64 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As first preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 63 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As first preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 75 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As first preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As first preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As first preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 75 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 39% |
| no | 61% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Manadon Vale Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: St Peter's Road, , PL5 3DL
Widey Court Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Widey Lane, , PL6 5JS