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Ursuline College
225 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8LX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
937
Capacity
763
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is lower than desired at 44%. Additionally, 55% of pupils progress to university, but none attend top-third institutions, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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. | 36.1 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.3%
White Other8.3%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Indian2.9%
Black African2.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.37753, 1.32766 · CT8 8LX
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN141628
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ursuline.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ursuline College rated by Ofsted?
Ursuline College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Ursuline College a good school?
Ursuline College scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Ursuline College in GCSEs?
Ursuline College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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