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Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.5 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,441
Capacity
1,197
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 21% nationally. An impressive 80% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 60% achieve grade 5 or higher. The school's EBacc entry rate of 86% indicates a robust commitment to a broad curriculum, making it a commendable choice for parents seeking quality education for their daughters.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 52.4 | Top 21% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 86% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.8%
Asian Other11.7%
Mixed Other8.1%
Asian Indian7.7%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
White Other6.4%
Other5.6%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.36963, -0.16930 · SM5 2QX
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carshalton High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Carshalton High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2017.
Is Carshalton High School for Girls a good school?
Carshalton High School for Girls scores 69.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Carshalton High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Carshalton High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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