St Edmund's Catholic School
St Edmund's Catholic School is a secondary located in Portsmouth, PO1 1RX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,150 pupils on roll.
St Edmund's Catholic School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. It is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth (rc) diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Local Authority: Portsmouth
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 945
Number of Pupils: 1150
Number of Boys: 555
Number of Girls: 595
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 26.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-19
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2016-02-29
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Graham
Phone: 02392823766
Website: http://www.saintedmunds.org.uk
Location: Arundel Street
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Edmund's Catholic School
What is the Ofsted rating of St Edmund's Catholic School?
St Edmund's Catholic School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Edmund's Catholic School admit?
St Edmund's Catholic School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is St Edmund's Catholic School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Edmund's Catholic School is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Edmund's Catholic School?
St Edmund's Catholic School is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Edmund's Catholic School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Edmund's Catholic School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Edmund's Catholic School?
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