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St Gregory's Catholic School

State school · Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,177 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,177 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Kent County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Michael Wilson

Entrance

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

Other 25 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Southborough CofE Primary School 17 %
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 9 %
St John's Church of England Primary School 9 %
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 8 %
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 7 %
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Langton Green Primary School 3 %
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School 3 %
St Mark's Church of England Primary School 2 %
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
Woodlands Primary School 2 %
The Wells Free School 2 %
Temple Grove Academy 2 %
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Exit

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

School
67%
LA avg.
64%
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

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

School
42.2%
LA avg.
47.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.45
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
64
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,177
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Reynolds Lane
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9XL
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Telephone: 01892 527444

Email: office@sgschool.org.uk

Website: http://www.sgschool.org.uk

Local authority: Kent County Council

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School data & information St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL
1,177 Pupil numbers
20.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
42.2%
LA avg.
47.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
46.10
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.17 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 223 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5

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

School
6.4%
LA avg.
17.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
31.45
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Mathematics (Statistics) GCE A level 20 C
Mathematics GCE A level 13 B
History GCE A level 28 B
Geography GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 17 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 30 C
Biology GCE A level 12 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Gregory's Catholic School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

St.Gregory's is pleased to host the West Kent Hearing Impaired Resource, in partnership with Kent Local Education Authority. A full-time Teacher of the Deaf and Teaching Assistants support students in and out of lessons. This provision is part of our highly-acclaimed AEN provision, which comprises SEN, G&T, Ethnic Minorities, EAL and Traveller provision, an Inclusion Unit and oversight of Equal Opportunities. Janet Cooke, AEN Coordinator, leads a dedicated team of professionals who support and extend students' learning in and beyond the normal learning environment. The school's investment in IT, as a specialist school in Maths and Computing, has enabled access to computers around the school, to help individual students with their learning.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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