The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 809
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 21.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dave Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Gravel Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beths Grammar School
Secondary · 683m away
Beths Grammar School
Secondary · 683m away
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Academy · 925m away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Bexleyheath School
Secondary · 932m away
Lift Bexleyheath
Secondary · 932m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School a selective school?
No. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School currently has 809 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School take?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is in Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School have a sixth form?
No, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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