The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.0
9.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.69
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 84 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 28.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Ms Lyndsey Caldwell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cricket Road, Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oxford Spires Academy
Secondary · 756m away
Iffley Mead School
Special school · 766m away
The Iffley Academy
Academy · 766m away
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Primary · 935m away
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kings Education (Oxford)
Independent · 1.1km away
Tyndale Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Greyfriars Catholic School a selective school?
No. Greyfriars Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Greyfriars Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Greyfriars Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greyfriars Catholic School?
Greyfriars Catholic School currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greyfriars Catholic School take?
Greyfriars Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greyfriars Catholic School?
Greyfriars Catholic School is in Oxford, OX4 3DR, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greyfriars Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Greyfriars Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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