Carmel College - Darlington | Ofsted Rating, Performance & Admissions

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score

62.7

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: 0.38

English & Maths grade 4+ %

66.8

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: 82.9%

Continue in education or training

58.3

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: 64.0%

Sustained employment

47.8

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: 22.0%

Ofsted inspection outcome

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 20.0%

Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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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

Not Judged

Overall effectiveness: Not Judged
Last inspected: 1 October 2024
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: The Headlands

Darlington, DL38RW
Phone: 1325254525
Website: carmel.bhcet.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 137622
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary with Sixth Form
Address: The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Website: http://carmel.bhcet.org.uk/
Age range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity: 1382 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 1,344
Free School Meals: 18.7% (251 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 1.9% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 92.6%; Good
Persistent Absence: 22.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:: 53.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:: 15.5
English Attainment 8:: 11.1
Maths Attainment 8:: 10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:: 16.4

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:: 15.5
Ebacc English:: 98.6%
Ebacc Entry:: 46.2%
Ebacc Humanities:: 96.7%
Ebacc Languages:: 74.8%
Ebacc Maths:: 99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:: 99.0%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:: 0.38
Progress 8 Range:: 0.19 to 0.57
University Progression:: 61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education: 64.0%; University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment: 22.0%; Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships: 8.0%; Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work: 5.0%; NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression

61%

Quality: Good

Sixth Form Size

171 students

Per cohort

Apprenticeships: 8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:: 82.9 (+30.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:: 46.2 (+26.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:: 53.6 (+14.1 vs average)
Progress 8:: 0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 84 pupils; Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group: 168; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 1,344 pupils; 11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(7 students)

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)

★★★★ ★

(11 students)

Physics (GCE A level)

★★★ ★★

(12 students)

Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)

★★★ ★★

(8 students)

Mathematics (GCE A level)

★★★ ★★

(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where there is no vision, the people perish."

BEING PROMOTING ACHIEVING SHOWING CREATING COMMUNICATING

Carmel College is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, guided by the fundamental belief that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God. Our ethos is inspired by St. Catherine of Siena's words: "Be who God made you to be and you will set the world on fire."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Carmel College. We are proud of our reputation for excellence and strive to enhance it. Guided by our mission of education ‘as a work of love’, our community supports every child, nurtures character, skills and confidence, and provides enrichment opportunities so students can live life to the full and succeed in a changing world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Public Speaking Club

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision with documents including SEND Information, Accessibility Plan, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy, and SEND Information Report; Local Offer link for Darlington Borough Council.