Located in Bath, Saint Gregory's Catholic College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Saint Gregory's Catholic College currently has around 1005 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.2%). other white pupils make up about 11.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 59% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Combe Hay Lane, Bath, BA2 8PA
Website: http://www.st-gregorys.org.uk/
Telephone: 01225832873
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Melissa George
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 109329

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1027
Number of Pupils: 1005
Number of Boys: 522
Number of Girls: 483

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British58.20%585
Other White11.90%120
Indian8.00%80
African3.60%36
Other Mixed3.10%31
Other Asian3.00%30
Unclassified2.90%29
White and Asian2.40%24
White and Black African1.60%16
White and Black Caribbean1.30%13
Irish1.30%13
Chinese1.10%11
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%8
Pakistani0.30%3
Caribbean0.30%3
Other Black0.30%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.13)
Of the 171 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 157 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.13
Town average
0.43
Local authority average
0.41
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
26%
Town average
33%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
45%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
28%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.6
Town average
41.7
Local authority average
37.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.2
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fosseway Junior School
Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN
- not rated 621 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fosseway Infant School
Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 2UN
- not rated 621 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Martin's Garden Primary School
Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN
2out of 4 621 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Martin's Garden Primary School
Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN
- not rated 621 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Bloomfield Rise , Odd Down BA2 2BN
- not rated 904 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Bath Studio School
Frome Road , BA2 5RF
- not rated 879 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Culverhay School
Rush Hill , BA2 2QL
- not rated 1,445 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Bath Community Academy
Rush Hill , BA2 2QL
- not rated 1,445 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beechen Cliff School
Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE
3out of 4 2,755 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Three Ways School
180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF
3out of 4 841 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
North Star 180?
Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF
3out of 4 841 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Link School
Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF
- not rated 841 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Three Ways School
180 Frome Road , BA2 5RF
- not rated 841 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Wansdyke School
Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF
- not rated 841 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.