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St Alban's Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,020 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust. (St Benedict's Catholic School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | Copleston High School | |
| 1.0 | Northgate High School | |
| 2.0 | Kesgrave High School | |
| 2.2 | Ipswich Academy | |
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| 3.0 | Ormiston Endeavour Academy | |
| 3.2 | Chantry Academy | |
| 3.5 | Westbourne Academy | |
| 4.7 | Claydon High School | |
| 5.2 | Farlingaye High School | |
| 5.4 | Holbrook Academy | |
| 8.3 | Felixstowe School |
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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