The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,295
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 39.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Mr Mark Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St George's Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLister Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Connaught Special School
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
Plaistow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Southern Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Eleanor Smith School
Special school · 1.3km away
Curwen Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Central Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ranelagh Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Angela's Ursuline School a selective school?
No. St Angela's Ursuline School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Angela's Ursuline School's Ofsted rating?
St Angela's Ursuline School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Angela's Ursuline School?
St Angela's Ursuline School currently has 1,295 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Angela's Ursuline School take?
St Angela's Ursuline School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Angela's Ursuline School?
St Angela's Ursuline School is in London, E7 8HU, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Angela's Ursuline School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Angela's Ursuline School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.