Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
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Attainment 8 of 61.0 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 61.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 88%
- 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:
- +1.01
- Confidence interval:
- [0.79, 1.23]
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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.
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- 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 | 167 | 61.0 | — | 88.0% | 42.5% | 5.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 168 | 62.7 | +1.01 | 91.7% | 49.4% | 5.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 169 | 61.4 | +1.04 | 88.0% | 92.0% | 5.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 171 | 63.2 | +0.88 | 89.0% | 60.0% | 5.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138834 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Wilkin |
| Trust | BRENTWOOD URSULINE CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CM14 4EX |
| Latest pupils | 167 |
| FSM eligible | 10.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX
http://www.brentwoodursuline.co.ukView local authority page1277227156| DfE number | 5461 |
| UKPRN | 10039023 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 11 May 2023 |