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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth PL5 3AG
St Boniface's RC College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 350 boys aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Plymouth Cast. (Notre Dame RC School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attendance.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor. Progress is below average.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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