St Edmund Campion Catholic School

A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Edmund Campion Catholic School.

Birmingham, B235XA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Continue in education or training
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Sustained employment
20.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Sutton Road
Erdington
Birmingham, B235XA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147707
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5XA
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
1043 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,133
Free School Meals
46.5% (527 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
5.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.6%
Ebacc Languages:
8.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.29
Progress 8 Range:
0.08 to 0.49
University Progression:
78.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
78.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
6.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
78%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
50 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
78.0 (+21.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.5 (+8.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.29 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
71 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
142
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,133 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(10 students)
History (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
(16 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
(13 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Together Through Christ"

A Culture of Excellence and Professionalism Breadth of Knowledge and Opportunity Relentless Ambition and High Expectations No Child Left Behind Spirituality, Dignity and Moral Purpose

Catholic ethos and mission; curriculum rooted in Gospel values; Jesuit values; Catholic Life and Mission; part of St Edmund Campion Catholic School and the St John Paul II Multi-Academy.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr A. Grant highlighting values, Catholic ethos, oversubscription, and commitment to high-quality curriculum and whole-person development.

Curriculum Highlights

All National Curriculum subjects are taught in Years 7-11. Reading and literacy are prioritised and reading time is provided in form time. PSHE and RSHE programme delivered through form time and KS3 PSHE. VESPAR programme (Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice, Attitude and Resilience) and careers and literacy integration. Careers guidance provided across all key stages; independent Careers Advisor; Unifrog; Pathways CTM.

Admissions Criteria

SEC Admissions Policy 2026-27

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