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Coloma Convent Girls' School
Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
924
Capacity
1,057
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 11% nationally, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 88% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that may need development. Overall, while the school shows promising academic results, prospective parents might want to consider the implications of the Ofsted rating.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 57.4 | 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%. | 88% | Top 8% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 48% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African31.4%
White British15.0%
Asian Indian10.5%
White Other7.1%
Asian Other6.7%
Black Caribbean6.6%
Mixed Other4.4%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.36934, -0.05223 · CR9 5AS
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN149347
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.coloma.croydon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Coloma Convent Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Coloma Convent Girls' School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is Coloma Convent Girls' School a good school?
Coloma Convent Girls' School scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Coloma Convent Girls' School in GCSEs?
Coloma Convent Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.4. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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