St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shorts Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 3PS |
| Phone | 02086422025 |
| Reference Number | 103013 |
St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls is performing well, achieving overall effectiveness rated as good, with the sixth-form provision outstanding. This is the school’s first inspection in 14 years due to an exemption from routine inspections since November 2020. The school cultivates a caring learning community and has established high expectations for both student conduct and achievement, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well-supported. Students in the sixth form demonstrate exceptional learning outcomes and positive behaviours, serving as role models to younger pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1408 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 239 | 239 |
| 8 | Unknown | 268 | 268 |
| 9 | Unknown | 237 | 237 |
| 10 | Unknown | 235 | 235 |
| 11 | Unknown | 229 | 229 |
| 12 | Unknown | 101 | 101 |
| 13 | Unknown | 99 | 99 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 25.3% |
| African | 19.3% |
| White, Other | 13.4% |
| Asian, Other | 10.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Irish | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- High expectations for student conduct and achievement.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- A well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
- Broad range of enrichment activities for students.
- Caring and supportive school environment.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviour.
Areas for Improvement
- Some checks on pupils' learning do not consistently assess understanding of key academic vocabulary.
- Curricular planning in a few subjects lacks clarity on key knowledge required for long-term goals.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.55 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 130 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 146 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 386 | 107 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.12 miles |
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St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PT |
0.18 miles |
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Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
0.38 miles |
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Victor Seymour Infants' School
Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JE |
0.43 miles |
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All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
0.47 miles |
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Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
0.67 miles |
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Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0.71 miles |
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Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0.71 miles |
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Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
0.77 miles |
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Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
0.78 miles |
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Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AW |
0.8 miles |
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Barrow Hedges Primary School
Harbury Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4LA |
0.86 miles |
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Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Muschamp Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SE |
0.88 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
1.02 miles |
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Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5JL |
1.1 miles |
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
All Saints Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DA |
1.11 miles |
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Beddington Infants' School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7LF |
1.12 miles |
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Hackbridge Primary School
Hackbridge Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7AX |
1.12 miles |
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Robin Hood Junior School
Thorncroft Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1RL |
1.14 miles |
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Culvers House Primary School
Orchard Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4JH |
1.27 miles |
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Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
0.37 miles |
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Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
0.86 miles |
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Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
0.95 miles |
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Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
0.95 miles |
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Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
1.02 miles |
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Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
1.07 miles |
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Sutton High School GDST
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1.22 miles |
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Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
1.24 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
1.26 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.34 miles |
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Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
1.41 miles |
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Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.44 miles |
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Homefield Preparatory School
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1.45 miles |
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Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
1.49 miles |
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Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
1.56 miles |
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The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
1.78 miles |
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Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS |
1.78 miles |
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Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
1.84 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
1.94 miles |
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Carew Academy
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
1.99 miles |