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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS

Voluntary aided school
Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,408
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.8%
Attainment 8
57.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
57.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.0%
Basics 9-5
60.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.4%
EBacc APS
5.30
EBacc 9-5
39.6%
EBacc 9-4
58.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
37.97
A*-A Grades
26.9%
A*-B Grades
62.0%
AAB+ %
19.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 106 students entered

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About St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a secondary school in Carshalton, Sutton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. The school has around 1,408 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS | More schools in Sutton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022Good
  2. Mar 2008Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

What is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls's latest exam results?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls located?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a secondary school in Carshalton, Sutton (SM5 3PS).
How many pupils attend St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls has around 1,408 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls with other schools?
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