School Profile
Published 05 March 2008
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road |
Local Authority: |
BIRMINGHAM |
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Age range: |
11 to 18 |
Number of pupils: |
969 |
Head teacher: |
Mrs M P Steele |
Chair of governors: |
Mr M A McCormack |
What have been our successes this year?
The school appointed a new Headteacher in January 2006 after the retirement of Mr. Ash. This year the school achieved its best ever SATS and GCSE results. The SATS results in Maths and Science improved 17% and 15% respectively. The English SATS results were above the national average at 77% with a high number of level 6 and 7 passes. A record 56% of students achieved 5 A-C grades.
Children with special needs continue to receive a high level support. The profile of the school in the local community was vastly improved due to an extensive community programme with feeder primary schools.
Back to topWhat are we trying to improve?
ATTAINMENT
To produce best ever GCSE Points Score and Grade profile
To improve % achieving 5A*-C
To improve upon the % achieving no GCSE passes
To achieve a more consistent and improving KS3 L5+ position across English, Maths and Science
To maintain an improving CVA profile
ATTENDANCE
To increase % attendance rate across Yr. groups to achieve an overall attendance rate of 92%
To reduce both authorised and unauthorised attendance rates to at least national averages
TEACHING AND LEARING
Staff to embed new developments i.e. Specialist Status
To continue work on Layering targets and intervention strategies
To improve and increase departmental and lesson observations
To structure Departmental Meeting agendas to allow opportunities for discussion of Teaching and Learning
To develop a curriculum that is appropriate to all students
How much progress do pupils make between 11 and 16?
The chart shows our school's contextual value added (CVA) score relative to that of other secondary schools. CVA is a statistical means of assessing how effective a school is, by measuring pupils' progress using their test and examination results. The confidence interval shows the range within which we can be confident the score (calculated on the results of only one year group) represents the overall effectiveness of a school. The percentile rank shows the percentage of schools with a score equal to or higher than ours.
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Confidence interval
How well do our pupils achieve at age 14?
This shows Key Stage 3 results for 2007. It shows the percentage of pupils eligible for KS3 tests (usually 14 year olds) who achieved or exceeded level 5.
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The Key Stage 3 results showed great improvement on previous years. In English the pupils exceeded local and national scores. The Maths and Science results were up over 15% on previous year.
Back to topHow well do our pupils achieve at age 16?
This shows the percentage of pupils (who were at the end of Key Stage 4) who in 2007 achieved 5 or more GCSEs (and equivalent) at grades A*- C, 5 or more GCSEs (and equivalent) at grades A*-C including English and mathematics GCSE, and one or more GCSEs (and equivalent) at grades A*-G.
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This year pupils achieved the highest GCSE 5A*-C score ever. This shows a strong upward trend of improvement.
Back to topHow have our results changed over time?
KS3 results have improved significantly this year in English, Maths and Science . English results were above national average. Maths and Science results have improved significantly in 2006 to approach national average. GCSE results have improved over time significantly and in 2006 the school achieved the best GCSE results ever. A' level results have improved year on year. Results are average for total point score and average for point score entry.
Back to topHow are we making sure that every child gets teaching to meet their individual needs?
The data that we hold on all students is carefully analysed. The information is then used in teachers' planning to ensure that individual needs are catered for. Assessment data is collected and analysed regularly to ensure students are achieving their potential.
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We promote clear, consistent expectations, routines, rules, rewards, responsibilities and rights, as well as lessons that are challenging and interesting.
ATTEND LESSONS
Lesson registers
First day calls to parents of absent pupils
Staff patrol between/during lessons
Targets shared with staff and puils
Rewards for good and improved attendance
BEHAVE WELL
Rewards for good behaviour
Positive behaviour management techniques employed by all staff
All students aware of responsibilities and rights
Leadership Group support "on call" system
Liaison with parents in place
Targetted Mentors assigned to vulnerable students
What have pupils told us about the school, and what have we done as a result?
Pupils have told us that they want us to be healthier both in terms of the food they eat and the exercise they take. We have therefore increased our extra curricular PE provision as well as increasing provision in the key stage 3 and 4 curriculum. We are working closely with Sodexho to monitor school dinners.
The School Council has acted as 'tasters' for the new menu on offer.
Also they told us that the Reward System needed to improve. Again we have included this on the School Improvement Plan and have been working hard to refine the system.
How are we working with parents and the community?
Strong PTA - regular calendar of meetings
Social events run by the PTA - Quiz Night, Car Boot sales and Musical events
Calendar of Parent Consultation evenings related to students' progress/achievement.
Regular dialogue between Achievement Co-ordinators and parents regarding pastoral issues
Successful Primary links with our main feeder schools, nursery schools, local secondaries and Catholic Partnership
Introduction of Work and Enterprise days bringing local business and services into school and widening the pupils' experience of the world of work
What activities and options are available to pupils?
There is a wide range of activities on offer, before school, at lunchtimes, after school and in holidays. These range from activities as diverse as sporting clubs and practices, to musical ensembles, academic study and support and The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Educational visits both in the UK and abroad are a significant positive aspect of the work at St. Edmund Campion. Many teachers run extra curricular activities including musical evenings, drama productions and art exhibitions. A successful Language focus Summer School was run for pupils in our feeder primary schools.
Back to topHow do our absence rates compare with other schools?
This chart shows the percentage of half days missed through authorised and unauthorised absence by all pupils at the school. Information is given for the school, for schools within the local authority and for all schools.
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This chart shows the percentage of half days missed through authorised and unauthorised absence by all pupils at the school. Information is given for the school, for schools within the local authority and for all schools.
Back to topHow do we make sure our pupils are healthy, safe and well-supported?
SAFE AND WELL SUPPORTED
Installation of external and internal CCTV
All departments have comprehensive risk assessments
Building maintenance programme and refurbishment in place
Clear signage
4 water fountains installed
High level of pastoral support
PTA support school initiatives
HEALTHY
School meal provision regularly discussed with Sodhexo (School Meals provider) and changes implemented to reflect current intiative e.g. removal of fizzy drinks
Discussions with Schools Council identifying areas for improvement/concerns
What do our pupils do after year 11?
50% entered the school 6th Form
20% went to Further Education College
10% entered employment with training
3% entered employment without training
4% entered training schemes
8% no education or employment
3% follow other courses
2% unaccounted for
What have we done in response to Ofsted?
We have further strengthened the effectiveness of leadership and management in Mathematics and Science, turning adequate progress in KS3 into good progress, providing the springboard for improved GCSE performance.
Action has been taken to raise attendance levels and this has been most successful.
A unit to reduce exclusion levels and improve the success of reintegrating excluded pupils is now in place.
Information about our sixth form
Our results this year
In 2006 A' level results were above average for total points score. The average points score per student was 659.6 with the average point score per exam entry at 201.7.
Back to topHow have our results changed over time?
Historically, A' Level results have improved year on year from 84% in 2000 to 94% in 2005.
Average point score per student in 2006 was 234.6 with the average point score per exam entry at 73.2.
What have been the successes of the sixth form this year?
Charity events - Large number of sixth formers attended Lourdes Pilgrimage and raised money to support the elderly and handicapped.
Current performance above national average.
Ofsted have commented on the excellent teaching within the sixth form.
All levels AS/VCE/A2 broadly in line with the national average.
Brand new Common Room and study facilities provided.
More students achieving higher A and B grades at A' level.
Maths results in particular eliciting high grades particularly at grade A.
All subjects have 100% A-E pass rate.
Support programme in place of sixth formers assisting younger students with reading which has proved very successful.
Maths, Chemistry and PE point scores are above national average.
What are we trying to improve in our sixth form?
Standards: Ensuring progression form KS4 to KS5, especially in terms of turning A*s and As at GCSE into high grades at A Level.
Monitoring the provision of teaching at KS5.
Attendance and punctuality to all lessons and tutorials through rigorous monitoring by Achievement Co-ordinator and team.
Recruitment and retention.
What do our students do after leaving the sixth form?
Vast majority 80% attend university.
Some who leave after Year 12 attend colleges in the area to take up courses in specific areas e.g. vocational training.
More Information
If you would like more information about school policies, including our policies on special educational needs and disability, admissions, finance, school food and our complaints procedure, please contact us:
By telephone: 0121 464 7700
Our website: http://www.stedcamp.bham.sch.uk
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