What did Ofsted judge St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2014 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has 805 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School take?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School located?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is located in Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB, Bexley.

How do I apply to St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School have a religious character?

Yes — St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

When St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children / previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.8% of pupils at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Looked after children / previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
5Members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
6Members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

Within each of groups 1 to 7, further tie-break sub-priorities apply in order: i) siblings (brother on roll), ii) social, pastoral and medical needs, iii) children of staff, iv) proximity to the school by straight-line distance, with lots drawn for equidistant last place.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2014 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has 805 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School take?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School located?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is located in Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB, Bexley.
How do I apply to St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School have a religious character?: Yes — St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: When St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children / previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.8% of pupils at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Looked after children / previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
5Members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
6Members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
7Any other children — Any other children.

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Columba's Catholic Boys' School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2014 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has 805 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School take?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Columba's Catholic Boys' School located?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is located in Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB, Bexley.
How do I apply to St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Columba's Catholic Boys' School have a religious character?: Yes — St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: When St Columba's Catholic Boys' School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children / previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.8% of pupils at St Columba's Catholic Boys' School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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