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School Summary
School TypeVoluntary Aided School
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressNorth Road
Blackburn
BB1 1PY
Phone 01254 59055
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Age Range11 - 18
  
ReligionRoman Catholic
Total Pupils727
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %51.9% | 48.1%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
727
Age Range
11-18
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
17.7
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
29%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
3
Requires Improvement
Attainment 8 score
46.4
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
C
Nat. Average C

With only 727 pupils, Our Lady and St John Catholic College has a slightly below average number of students in the UK. With more boys (51.9%) attending the school than girls (48.1%), the pupil base is largely a male environment. Parents are encouraged to help the school ensure pupils are regularly attending school. A low 93.4% attendance rate for the school is below average for the country. With 54.8 members of staff, Our Lady and St John Catholic College is well staffed, with an ample number of teachers. With a very low 13:1 teacher/pupil ratio, the classrooms of This School are very small, allowing the teachers to give attention to individual pupils` concerns.

Students are usually encouraged to pursue studying 8-10 subjects at KS4 although school attainment targets are set at 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C. The average full time teacher`s salary for the school is £43365 , which is higher than nationwide average. Only 75.2% of pupils speak English as a 1st language in Our Lady and St John Catholic College, a proportion much lower than the countries average figure.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 727
Total Girls 350 (48.1%)
Total Boys 377 (51.9%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
93.4% 95%
Persistent Absence
20.7% 13.7% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £43,365 £38,567 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
13.3 : 1 13.9 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 56 65 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
23 23.9 19.4
Total Support Staff
21 23.9 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 54.8 62.6 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 19.6 18.2 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 19.2 21.3 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
162    
Those staying in Education
93%  (150) 94.1% 93.8%
Further Education College
72%  (117) 58.6% 39.1%
6th Form College
10%  (16) 15.3% 19.7%
Apprenticeships
6%  (9) 6.4% 6.4%
Higher Education Institute
90%  (145) 92.8% 89.5%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
17.7 19.7 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
75.2%  (547) 68.6% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
3%  (22) 2.2% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
29.4%  (402) 17.6% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
149
Attainment 8 score
46.4 51.2 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
C C C
Progress 8 measure
0.04 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 34% 60.6% 55.2%
2015 42% 56.5% 55.1%
2014 46% 55.2% 55.4%
2013 55% 61.2% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
41% 66.3% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 8.6 8.2 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
9.8 9.2 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
25% 28.6% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
16% 55.3% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
59% 29.8% 39.4%

Ofsted

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Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Our Lady and St John Catholic College on 23/05/2017

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Inspection Date23/05/2017
Inspection Type S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
3
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Our Lady and St John Catholic College on 17/06/2015

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Inspection Date17/06/2015
Inspection TypeSchools into Special Measures Visit 4
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Ofsted Report for Our Lady and St John Catholic College on 26/02/2014

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Inspection Date26/02/2014 - 27/02/2014
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of ConcernSM
Overall Effectiveness
4
Achievement of Pupils
4
Behaviour & safety of pupils
4
Quality of Teaching
4
Leadership & Management
4



 

Ofsted Report for Our Lady and St John Catholic College on 12/10/2011

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Inspection Date12/10/2011 - 13/10/2011
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Ofsted Report for Our Lady and St John Catholic College on 18/09/2008

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Inspection Date18/09/2008
Inspection TypeSection 5 inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Financial Accounts

Admin Costs (per pupil)

Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)

Total Costs (per pupil)

  2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013
  Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil
Grant Funding £5,553,553 £7,639
School Generated Income £37,804 £52
Total Income £5,591,357 £7,691
All Teachers Pay £3,105,017 £4,271
Support Staff + Insurance £581,600 £800
Subtotal £3,686,617 £5,071 £3,382,004 £4,652 £3,237,331 £4,453 £3,014,142 £4,146
Supply Teachers Pay £174,480 £240 £94,510 £130 £69,065 £95 £61,795 £85
All Other Staff Pay £376,586 £518
Building and Premises Cost £271,898 £374
Administrative/Legal Costs £804,789 £1,107 £928,379 £1,277 £1,141,390 £1,570 £1,228,630 £1,690
Catering/Food Costs £130,133 £179
Energy Costs £114,866 £158 £115,593 £159 £93,783 £129 £90,875 £125
Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs £102,507 £141
Software/IT Costs £19,629 £27
Bought in Professional Services £6,543 £9
All Other Costs £91602 £126
Total Costs £5,779,650 £7,950 £5,408,153 £7,439 £5,186,418 £7,134 £4,929,787 £6,781

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