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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

State school · London, E9 6LG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,087 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,087 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
London Borough of Hackney

Headteacher

Head

Mr Adam Hall

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 24 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School 13 %
Mandeville Primary School 7 %
Daubeney Primary School 6 %
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School 5 %
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 5 %
Harrington Hill Primary School 4 %
Kingsmead Primary School 4 %
Gainsborough Primary School 4 %
Southwold Primary School 3 %
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 3 %
St Matthias Church of England Primary School 3 %
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 3 %
Berger Primary School 3 %
Orchard Primary School 3 %
St John and St James CofE Primary School 2 %
Millfields Community School 2 %
Morningside Primary School 2 %
Nightingale Primary School 2 %
London Fields Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
87%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • GCSE
73
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,087
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

205 Morning Lane
Hackney
London
E9 6LG
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Telephone: 020 8985 5150

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cardinalpole.co.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Hackney

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School data & information Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6LG
1,087 Pupil numbers
51 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
48 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.60
LA avg.
51.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 168 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 168 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.47
LA avg.
35.14
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 29 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 B
Psychology GCE A level 46 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 C
Economics GCE A level 14 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 14 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 18 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
17 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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