St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
URN: 138650 • Bexleyheath DA6 7QB
Overview
- Name
- St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
- URN
- 138650
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dave Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01322553236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath DA6 7QB
Summary
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, located in Bexleyheath, is an academy converter dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for boys. With a current enrolment of 809 students and a capacity of 900, the school prides itself on fostering academic excellence and personal development. The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations, compassion, and leadership, aiming to prepare students for future challenges.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to encourage students to achieve their best, with notable strengths in subjects such as English, Maths, Triple Science, and Modern Foreign Languages. Recent GCSE results highlighted that 31% of students achieved grades 7 or higher, reflecting the school’s commitment to academic success. The school also maintains strong partnerships with local educational institutions, facilitating pathways for students to further their education.
St Columba's values diversity and the unique contributions of each student, ensuring that all are known, cared for, and supported. The school community actively engages with parents and local partners, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to encourage students to achieve their best, with notable strengths in subjects such as English, Maths, Triple Science, and Modern Foreign Languages. Recent GCSE results highlighted that 31% of students achieved grades 7 or higher, reflecting the school’s commitment to academic success. The school also maintains strong partnerships with local educational institutions, facilitating pathways for students to further their education.
St Columba's values diversity and the unique contributions of each student, ensuring that all are known, cared for, and supported. The school community actively engages with parents and local partners, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- 3 Oct 2025 Weekly News 03 10 25 (download)
- 10 Oct 2025 Weekly News 10 10 25 (download)
- 26 Sep 2025 Weekly News 26 09 25 (download)
- Grab and Go Menu (download)
- Breakfast and Break Menu (download)
- Lunch Menu Autumn Term (download)
- Taylor Shaw News Letter (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Townley Grammar School (80.2)
- St Catherine's Catholic School (59.7)
- Bexleyheath Academy (56.7)
- Bexleyheath School (45.2)
- St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 809
- Boys
- 809
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 21.70
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 809 | 809 | 0 | 900 | 21.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 838 | 838 | 0 | 900 | 20.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 810 | 810 | 0 | 900 | 17.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 810 | 810 | 0 | 900 | 17.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 816 | 816 | 0 | 900 | 16.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 791 | 791 | 0 | 900 | 12.90 |
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