Notre Dame RC School

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–18732 pupils

Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, PL6 5HNWebsite01752775101

Inspected732 pupilsAges 11–18

Girls

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils732

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils732

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Girls

Capacity

732 / 900 (81%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Michael Antram

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 43.3

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 83%

10.8%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.8%vs 7.1% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 83% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence31.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate15.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 20.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Other45 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health41 pupils (23%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder39 pupils (22%)

Specific Learning Difficulty29 pupils (16%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment5 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 53

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)32

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils732

Free school meals 24.7%

English as additional language 10.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British75.5%

White Other5.1%

Other4.6%

Black African3.3%

Indian1.8%

Unclassified1.6%

Mixed Other1.2%

Black Other1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Bangladeshi1.0%

Chinese0.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.8%

Asian Other0.7%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Traveller Irish0.3%

Pakistani0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

96 responses

Safe★90.0%

Good behaviour★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Informed60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2020

Leavers' Destinations

84.0%

to education

Sixth Form31.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,525

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,075 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,993

Support staff£0

Premises£13

Energy£82

Learning resources£444

Income per pupil£8,039

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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