St Boniface's RC College
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 39.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 45%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.28
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.64, 0.07]
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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.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 76 | 39.0 | — | 44.7% | 19.7% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 66 | 40.1 | -0.28 | 51.5% | 10.6% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 63 | 36.6 | -0.63 | 46.0% | 11.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 70 | 41.6 | -0.49 | 56.0% | 4.0% | 3.5 |
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School information
| URN | 140693 |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Michael Antram |
| Trust | PLYMOUTH CAST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | PL5 3AG |
| Latest pupils | 76 |
| FSM eligible | 33.2% |
Contact and identifiers
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG
http://www.stbonifaces.com/View local authority page1752779051| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10045665 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Nov 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 18 May 2025 |