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St Edmund's Catholic School

Portsmouth·Secondary·South East·Voluntary aided school·PO1 1RX
URN: 116505
58.9
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.66
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.47, 0.85]
82.1%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
64.6%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 58.9 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.

Attainment 8:
58.9
5+ Eng & Maths:
82%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress

Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.

Progress 8:
+0.66
Confidence interval:
[0.47, 0.85]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
Next actions
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202522358.982.1%64.6%5.4
2023/202422955.6+0.6681.7%55.9%5.0
2022/202320152.5+0.5979.0%24.0%4.4
2021/202220656.7+0.6582.0%30.0%4.8

Nearby and similar schools

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UTC Portsmouth
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 48.3Progress 8 -0.47
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Priory School
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Trafalgar School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 43.5Progress 8 -0.19
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Springfield School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 39.8Progress 8 -0.05
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School information

URN116505
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Simon Graham
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodePO1 1RX
Latest pupils223
FSM eligible27.2%

Contact and identifiers

Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX

http://www.saintedmunds.org.ukView local authority page2392823766
DfE number5413
UKPRN10017265
Opened
GIAS updated10 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated10 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published

Latest Ofsted inspection

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