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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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