The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.2
13.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 230 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 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
- 1,408
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Head
- Ms Maria Noone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanley Park Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stanley Park Infants School
Primary · 1.1km away
Collingwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Wood Field Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Manor Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Grove Road School
Independent · 1.7km away
Orchard Hill College
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls a selective school?
No. St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls currently has 1,408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls take?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is in Carshalton, SM5 3PS, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, St Philomena's Catholic 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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