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A school that's notable for happiness, sense of security, outstanding pastoral care and combination of talent boosting and strong moral purpose. ‘Seven years ago, didn’t want to come here. Seven years on, don’t want to leave,’ said one pupil. After just a few hours there, nor did we.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 988 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 220 ·
- Religion
- RC
- Local authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council
Headteacher
Headteacher
Mrs McConn-Finch
Since 2021, Mrs Dervla McConn-Finch, previously deputy head. She previously worked at Oaklands Catholic School as head of year and head of Spanish and then assistant headteacher. Degree in Italian and Spanish from Queen's University Belfast, plus a
Entrance
Securing one of the heavily oversubscribed 150 year 7 places a doddle as long as you meet the criteria (Catholic trumps all, with priority, after looked-after Catholic children, given to priest-endorsed attendance at mass) and remember to fill out
- Open days
- September
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
Up to a third leave after GCSEs. Year 13 leavers head off in every direction - majority to university, many to Russell Group including one or two to Oxbridge in some years though none in 2025 nor medics. Bath, Manchester, Nottingham, Durham and
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
What is this?
The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.
Latest results
In 2025, 41 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 89 per cent 9-4 in both maths and English; 23 per cent A*/A at A level (49 per cent A*-B).
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
What is this?
This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
A level - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
Won’t disappoint, offering high-achieving home from home that should satisfy even those robbed of grammar school place – and all on their doorstep. Results just what you’d hope for. Progress made between years 7-11 puts school in top five per cent
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- BTEC
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
School shines when it comes to learning support. ‘Brilliant,’ thought parent with dyslexic daughter. ‘Help has been amazing.’ Safe haven, staffed by SEN team, is open before and after school as well as during the day, with easy chairs, games and
Arts & extracurricular
Trips many and varied to suit every subject. Performing arts no Sunday stroll in the park (with or without George). We saw year 7s performing confidently against tension-creating (and intentional) background dissonance, good preparation for rigours
Sport
If it could, the school would get girls to trade online introspection for more sport. Though smaller size means slightly fewer games specialists than at larger schools (have three rather than five elsewhere), determination and creativity fills in
Ethos & heritage
Smallest girls’ senior school in the area, though may not feel like it compared with primaries, with 900-plus pupils rather than the several thousand elsewhere.
Fancifully minded might see school façade, original building protectively flanked by
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
School that doesn’t stint on detail - new head girl’s name already on honours board early in autumn term. ‘Treats every individual in holistic way,’ said parent. ‘It’s not just about the academic progress, you get sense that they really do
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Years 7,8,9: Total ban on smartphones and smartwatches in school and on all school trips. Lower school sanction: 7 day confiscation. Years 10 and 11: Total ban on smartwatches in school. Smartphones must be powered off and must not be seen/heard on site. Sixth Form: May use smartphones in Sixth-Form only areas. May wear smartwatches.
Pupils & parents
Religion the unifying element in school population that spans cultures, ethnicity and lifestyles, with around a fifth speaking English as an additional language and seven per cent receiving free school meals. Area covered extends from Hampton Court
The last word
A school that's notable for happiness, sense of security, outstanding pastoral care and combination of talent boosting and strong moral purpose. ‘Seven years ago, didn’t want to come here. Seven years on, don’t want to leave,’ said one pupil. After
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Full inspection: Good
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Personal development | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
