The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 229 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,441
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Baumann-Winn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's RC Junior School
Primary · 576m away
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Secondary · 595m away
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Collingwood School
Independent · 1.4km away
Manor Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sutton Grammar School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Stanley Park Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stanley Park Infants School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carshalton High School for Girls a selective school?
No. Carshalton High School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Carshalton High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Carshalton High School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carshalton High School for Girls?
Carshalton High School for Girls currently has 1,441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carshalton High School for Girls take?
Carshalton High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carshalton High School for Girls?
Carshalton High School for Girls is in Carshalton, SM5 2QX, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carshalton High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Carshalton High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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