The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
36.1
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 937
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Danielle Lancefield (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
225 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Ethelbert School
Secondary · 382m away
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 460m away
St Crispin's Infant School
Primary · 635m away
Maple Haven Ltd
Independent · 1.5km away
The Llewellyn School and Nursery
Independent · 1.5km away
Birchington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ursuline College a selective school?
No. Ursuline College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ursuline College's Ofsted rating?
Ursuline College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ursuline College?
Ursuline College currently has 937 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ursuline College take?
Ursuline College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ursuline College?
Ursuline College is in Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8LX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ursuline College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ursuline College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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