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St James' Catholic High School
St James' Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 6PZ
St James' Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Stockport). It has about 820 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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