Greyfriars Catholic School

A good academy converter school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Greyfriars Catholic School.

Oxford, OX43DR Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.1%
Continue in education or training
32.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 39.0%
Sustained employment
85.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.0%
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
11 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Cricket Road
Cowley
Oxford, OX43DR
Phone
1865749933
Website
greyfriarsoxford.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146800
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cricket Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3DR
Website
https://www.greyfriarsoxford.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
1,200 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
687
Free School Meals
30.9% (212 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
39.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
44.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
33%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
36 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
687 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Knowledge Care Ambition

Greyfriars Catholic School is a Catholic school with Catholic principles and values at the heart of its work; students and staff reflect on dignity, service and community, and living life to the fullest as central to its mission.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lyndsey Caldwell welcomes you to Greyfriars Catholic School and emphasizes its mission to champion every student, with expert teaching and a caring environment.

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