Ursuline College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 225 Canterbury Road Westgate-on-Sea Kent CT8 8LX |
| Phone | 01843834431 |
| Reference Number | 141628 |
Ursuline College is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. Pupils express high levels of satisfaction and pride in their school, benefiting from respectful relationships with staff and their peers. The school provides effective support and guidance to help students through their educational journeys, including valuable career advice. Staff are committed to fostering a supportive environment characterized by a strong sense of community, in line with the school’s Catholic ethos. While the school has notable strengths, there are areas for improvement, specifically regarding the physical education curriculum and attendance rates among certain groups of students. Despite good practices in teaching and learning, it has been observed that not all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the tailored support necessary for their full potential. Leadership is keenly aware of these issues and is taking steps to ensure improvements in these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 937 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.07%
Girls: 52.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 84 | 169 |
| 8 | 68 | 81 | 149 |
| 9 | 82 | 95 | 177 |
| 10 | 67 | 80 | 147 |
| 11 | 80 | 67 | 147 |
| 12 | 31 | 56 | 87 |
| 13 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.3% |
| White, Other | 8.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jan 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ursuline College | |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective support for students' personal development
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- High-quality careers guidance for students
- Positive school culture promoting respect and cooperation
- Wide range of extracurricular activities available
Areas for Improvement
- Limited physical education curriculum for key stage 4 pupils
- Some pupils, including in the sixth form, have high rates of absence
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 39.5% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.99 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Second Preference | 146 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 123 | 22 |
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Previous Years
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2.23 miles |
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