St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
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Attainment 8 of 57.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 57.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 80%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.68
- Confidence interval:
- [0.50, 0.87]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 230 | 57.2 | — | 80.4% | 67.4% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 229 | 57.7 | +0.68 | 84.7% | 61.1% | 5.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 230 | 58.8 | +0.60 | 83.0% | 71.0% | 5.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 232 | 63.1 | +0.71 | 93.0% | 54.0% | 5.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sutton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 103013 |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Maria Noone |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SM5 3PS |
| Latest pupils | 230 |
| FSM eligible | 16.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS
www.stphils.org.ukView local authority page2086422025| DfE number | 5406 |
| UKPRN | 10006254 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 9 May 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Publication date | 9 May 2022 |