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Carshalton High School for Girls
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Carshalton High School for Girls
- Secondary
- Hackney SM5 2QX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress overall, particularly disadvantaged students in 2017.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good attitudes to learning and behave well in lessons and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive high-quality training and support, including newly qualified.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are encouraged to improve through systematic monitoring and feedback.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is good overall with some outstanding aspects, though consistency is needed across subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through various school activities and the house system.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally positive about the education and care their children receive.
Communication: Some concerns about communication and homework were noted, though generally positive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are responsive and involve external agencies if necessary.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused action plans and high expectations aim to promote excellent teaching and higher standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective work on bullying with very few incidents reported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding pastoral care ensures students' personal development and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of enrichment opportunities available in arts, dance, drama, music, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The house system provides varied opportunities for involvement without harming academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Purpose-built sixth form facilities for teaching, study, and recreation.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, impartial guidance helps prepare students for further education or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well prepared for the next stage of education or employment through sixth form programs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-targeted support for pupils with SEND helps them make good progress.
Subjects Offered: A broad curriculum including English, mathematics, humanities, languages, creative subjects, and vocational courses.
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About Us
Carshalton High School for Girls is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1418 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 72% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.30% | 35.00% | 17.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 49.45% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 58.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 35.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 24.73% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 30.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 4.04 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 96.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 19.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 59.59% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 3.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 48.48% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 56.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 33.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 25.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 29.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 3.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.06% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 61% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.94% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 4 | 46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 54.7% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 39.6% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 7 | 28.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 11 | 33.4% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 3.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 18.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 61.31% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 1.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 8 | 47.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 1 | 58.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 41.11% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 3 | 29.16% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 2 | 34.89% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.98 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.38% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 70.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 14.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 61.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 0.81% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 48.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 59.78% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 45.22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 36.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 37.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.88% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 47.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 16.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 61.81% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.19% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.78 | 37.56 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.9 | 38.06 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.30% | 25.19% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 74.21% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.29% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 13.93% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 5.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.2 | 41.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.89 | 41.82 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.4% | 31.55% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 147 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 71.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.64% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 13.36% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.79 7 | 37.16 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.50 5 | 36.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.2% | 23.49% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 80 | 142 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 75.08% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 12.23% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.92 3 | 37.05 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.70 | 36.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 26.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 16.31% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.15% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.15% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.94 | 37.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.56 | 39.35 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 28.08% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 16.85% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 12.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.69% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carshalton High School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
