Is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.9 (England: 46.2). 51.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB

Local ranking7th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 27 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 51.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 169

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 809
Boys: 805 (100%)
Capacity: 900 (89% full)
SEND: 13.3%
FSM Eligible: 23.1%
EAL: 22.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,401/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 52.6%
White British: 18.2%
Asian Indian: 5.0%
Asian Other: 5.0%
White Other: 3.6%
Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.0%

52.6%

Black African

18.2%

White British

5.0%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01322553236

des@st-columbas.co.uk

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Halcot Avenue

Bexleyheath, London

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Administrative

URN: 138650
UKPRN: 10038628
Establishment No.: 5401
Trust: ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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