St Damian's RC Science College

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

OutstandingSecondaryAges 11–16827 pupils

Lees Road, OL6 8BHWebsite01613305974

Outstanding827 pupilsAges 11–16

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected Jun 2023

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils827

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils827

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

827 / 825 (100%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Sheldon Logue

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jun 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 55.1

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.2%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate29.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed27 pupils (23%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health22 pupils (18%)

Specific Learning Difficulty18 pupils (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder14 pupils (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (12%)

Other12 pupils (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)46

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)24

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils827

Free school meals24.4%

English as additional language20.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British67.1%

White Other14.0%

Black African5.6%

Indian2.1%

Mixed Other1.8%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Asian Other1.6%

Mixed White & African1.3%

White Irish1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.8%

Other0.7%

Unclassified0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

Black Other0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2024

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Leavers' Destinations

90.0%

to education

Sixth Form6.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,420

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,180 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,671

Support staff£770

Premises£1,211

Energy£0

Learning resources£508

Income per pupil£7,470

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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