Caterham High School

A good community school school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Caterham High School.

Ilford, IG50QW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.8%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Caterham Avenue
Clayhall
Ilford, IG50QW
Phone
2085514321
Website
ecaterham.net/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102849
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0QW
Website
http://www.ecaterham.net/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1182 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
986
Free School Meals
36.1% (356 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
Ebacc English:
95.8%
Ebacc Entry:
4.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.4%
Ebacc Languages:
27.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.31
Progress 8 Range:
-0.57 to -0.04
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
126 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
123
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
986 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Caterham Way can do culture respect and tolerance ambition

Multicultural ethos; celebrates diversity and respects various races, religions, cultures and languages.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Caterham High School, a community school with over 60 years of history. We aim to provide excellent education for all, set high aspirations, support students to achieve strong exam results, develop talents, and become confident individuals. We pride ourselves on strong home–school partnerships, a diverse community, and an expanding, ICT-enabled curriculum with rich enrichment opportunities.

Facilities

astro-turf pitch pool fitness suite dance studio Deaf Provision (The Arch) audiology room exam room resources room acoustically treated small teaching rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum 21 programme of development focusing on sequencing of learning to master knowledge and skills Regular formative low-stakes assessment for learning Recap and review; development of oracy and extended writing; metacognition Caterham Way underpinning ethos and culture Inclusive curriculum designed to raise aspirations and prepare for next life stage Enrichment and pastoral care to support student outcomes beyond expectations

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Inclusion Department provides SEND and EAL support, including a Deaf Provision (The Arch) with specialist staff; uses a range of interventions; supports students inside curriculum lessons and through tailored interventions.

Admissions Criteria

Caterham High School is a community school within the London Borough of Redbridge, and admissions to Caterham are managed by the Local Authority.

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