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St Ursula's Convent School
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St Ursula's Convent School
- 1.6 (7 reviews)
- Secondary
- Greenwich SE10 8HN
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Ambitious curriculum helps many pupils achieve well, but support for SEND is inconsistent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is generally orderly but not consistently calm; new behaviour policy not fully embedded.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and value professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development opportunities help improve practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Recent leadership changes have led to inconsistent sharing of information about pupils' needs.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and receive updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents believe further improvements are needed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Increased number of staff to talk to, but some pupils distrust adults' effectiveness.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders aim to improve oversight and quality, especially for SEND support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is infrequent, but pupils feel unsettled due to recent challenges.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; however, more action on attendance is needed.
Extracurricular Offerings: Programme includes sports clubs, choir, and local visits, but some activities lack sufficient exploration of perspectives.
Career Counselling Services: Provides information about future learning and careers within the PSHE curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND is inconsistent; teachers need better information and training to adapt learning effectively.
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St Ursula's Convent School is a Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 637 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am delighted that you are interested in our school and I hope our web site provides you with an insight into our school community. St. Ursula's is a Catholic girls school for ages 11 to 16 with volunteer aid. Due to its exceptional track record of academic accomplishment, it is an extremely popular and oversubscribed institution. Our founder Angela Merici, whose slogan was "Serviam" to SERVE, served as an inspiration for us as a thriving Christian community. With this in mind, we work to empower all of the students in our school community for their societal duties. We pride ourselves in our positive Catholic ethos which supports and enhances the personal development and well-being of every individual. As an outstanding school we aim to provide the very best learning opportunities where students are challenged, inspired and encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of ability. to become successful, independent students who uphold God's word and develop their faith. I'd like to invite you to learn more about our institution.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 9.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 70% | 34% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.60 | 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 | 57.3 | 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 | 70% | 28.07% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 38.82% | 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 | 86% | 25.5% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 11.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 16.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.31 | 2.81 | 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 | 100% | 89.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 166 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 86.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 10.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 47.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 15.44% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 12.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.81% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 58.6 | 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 | 68% | 27.79% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 37.79% | 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 | 82% | 22.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 13.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 16.71% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.36 | 2.73 | 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 | 99% | 88.73% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 86.6% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 46.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 16.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.33% | 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 | 0.86 | 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 | 59.3 | 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 | 63% 4 | 21.88% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 5 | 32% | 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 | 85% | 24.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 10 | 8.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% 5 | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.41 | 2.46 | 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 | 99% | 93.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 141 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 22.46% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 48.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 7.85% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 9.69% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 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 | 0.91 | 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 | 62.9 | 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 | 67% 1 | 22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 8 | 31.27% | 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 | 80% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% 5 | 8.36% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% 5 | 12.68% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.82 | 2.48 | 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 | 97% | 86.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 159 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.18% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 16.27% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 47.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 7.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 9.64% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.73% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 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 | 0.81 | 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 | 60.2 | 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 | 68% | 26.35% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 37.6% | 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 | 83% | 27.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 15.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 17.25% | 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 | 99% | 84.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 152 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 16.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 45.91% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 8.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Ursula's Convent School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1