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Ursuline College
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- Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8LX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have high ambition for all pupils to achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a consistent and positive approach to behaviour management
Current Educational Practices: Teachers change plans to address gaps and misconceptions effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers assess pupils鈥� learning regularly but some subjects lack enough opportunity to embed learning
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion
Communication: Pupils' progress and events are communicated through various channels
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Adults deal with bullying quickly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors ensure improvements for pupils with SEND
Managing Bullying and Safety: Very little bullying; effective response from adults
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils know who to talk to when worried
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is a priority; rigorous policies and training provided
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Trustees ensure cultural safeguarding through reviews
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Resilience and leadership skills developed through activities like the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award
Extracurricular Offerings: Range includes rock, drama, and mindfulness clubs, but not all pupils know when they take place
Outdoor Facilities: PE time in key stage 4 needs to be increased for better physical activity and healthy lifestyle education
Career Counselling Services: High-quality and impartial careers guidance prepares pupils for next steps
Preparation for Sixth Form: Ambition for all pupils, including those in the sixth form, to achieve well
Managing and Supporting SEND: Recent steps to improve support; not always consistent
Subjects Offered: Wide range of vocational and A-level subjects offered
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Ursuline College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 934 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
75.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To offer a diverse selection of academic and vocational disciplines to help students who want to deepen their understanding of things that they find stimulating, difficult, and fun.
To make sure that students grow during their time in the sixth form into fully developed, motivated people who work together in the spirit of the gospel and are ready to ask questions to help themselves improve in a setting that fosters and encourages independence.
leaving with a goal in mind that has been clarified through a variety of seminars, one-on-one work, and group projects taught by a wide range of outside providers, most of whom have experience from universities or apprenticeships.
We are quite proud of how successfully we work toward these goals, which have allowed us to keep delivering outstanding results for level 3 academic and vocational topics, as well as level 2 English and Math retakes, to students in the sixth grade.
You will have a unique opportunity to succeed and grow into a self-assured, content, and successful adult throughout your time at the Ursuline Sixth Form, where you get to pick the future you want.
The Ursuline Sisters in the UK started the voluntary service initiative called Ursuline Links in 2010.
Students may also collaborate with sixth-graders from other Ursuline schools to examine social justice initiatives both domestically and overseas.
The curriculum for the Ursuline Sixth Form includes Serviam in its entirety.
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To make sure that students grow during their time in the sixth form into fully developed, motivated people who work together in the spirit of the gospel and are ready to ask questions to help themselves improve in a setting that fosters and encourages independence.
leaving with a goal in mind that has been clarified through a variety of seminars, one-on-one work, and group projects taught by a wide range of outside providers, most of whom have experience from universities or apprenticeships.
We are quite proud of how successfully we work toward these goals, which have allowed us to keep delivering outstanding results for level 3 academic and vocational topics, as well as level 2 English and Math retakes, to students in the sixth grade.
You will have a unique opportunity to succeed and grow into a self-assured, content, and successful adult throughout your time at the Ursuline Sixth Form, where you get to pick the future you want.
The Ursuline Sisters in the UK started the voluntary service initiative called Ursuline Links in 2010.
Students may also collaborate with sixth-graders from other Ursuline schools to examine social justice initiatives both domestically and overseas.
The curriculum for the Ursuline Sixth Form includes Serviam in its entirety.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 48% | 25% |
| 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 36.7 | 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 | 18% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 39.45% | 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 | 14% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.00 | 2.56 | 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 | 93% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.31 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 28% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 41.56% | 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 | 18% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 2.78 | 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 | 91% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.76% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 28% 6 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 42.83% | 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 | 30% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.86 | 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 | 92% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.64% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 34% 7 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 4 | 41.45% | 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 | 31% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 3 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.81 | 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 | 93% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 38.4 | 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 | 27% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 40.73% | 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 | 41% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.05% | 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 | 93% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 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 | 25.92 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.02% | 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 | 72 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 9.04% | 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 | 22.76 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.32% | 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 | 105 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.73% | 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 | 12.06 8 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 10.77 15 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 9.72% | 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 | 54 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.98% | 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 | 20.63 1 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.19 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 10.62% | 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 | 13 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 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 | 21.08 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.56 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.0% | 9.87% | 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 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ursuline College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1