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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.6 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,408
Capacity
1,549
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. The school boasts an 81% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, alongside a commendable 60% achieving grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 24 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.2 | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 67% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.3%
Black African19.3%
White Other13.4%
Asian Other10.7%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.6%
Black Other2.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Irish1.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.36429, -0.16975 · SM5 3PS
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN103013
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stphils.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 February 2022.
Is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls a good school?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls scores 74.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls in GCSEs?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.2. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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