Greyfriars Catholic School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 34.0 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 34.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 34%
- 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:
- -0.04
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.31, 0.23]
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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 | 90 | 34.0 | — | 34.4% | 5.6% | 2.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 157 | 40.4 | -0.04 | 45.9% | 15.3% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 84 | 36.4 | -0.41 | 45.0% | 14.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 117 | 41.8 | -0.20 | 47.0% | 14.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 146800 |
| Local authority | Oxfordshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Lyndsey Caldwell |
| Trust | THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | OX4 3DR |
| Latest pupils | 90 |
| FSM eligible | 28.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Cricket Road, Cowley, Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3DR
https://www.greyfriarsoxford.org.ukView local authority page1865749933| DfE number | 4014 |
| UKPRN | 10086753 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 27 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2023 |