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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,013
Capacity
1,047
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.0, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Additionally, 92% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. While the EBacc entry rate is 43%, which may suggest room for growth in this area, overall parent satisfaction and the school's LocaleIQ score of 87.9 reflect a positive community reputation.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 61.0 | Top 7% 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%. | 92% | Top 6% 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%. | 78% | Top 6% 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%. | 43% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.9%
Black African33.1%
White Other6.4%
Asian Indian4.5%
Other3.1%
Black Other2.8%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.61782, 0.30433 · CM14 4EX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138834
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brentwoodursuline.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School rated by Ofsted?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School a good school?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School in GCSEs?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.0. 92% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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