St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls, Carshalton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Philomena's is a supportive community where girls thrive academically and personally. The school has exceptional sixth-form provision and ensures all pupils, including those with additional needs, are fully included and supported. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and create a calm, orderly environment where pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
Key Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is outstanding with students producing exceptionally high quality work and serving as strong role models
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum that is broad, balanced and supports all pupils including those with SEND
- Strong safeguarding arrangements with staff vigilant about pupils' welfare and proactive in providing support
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and check pupil understanding to address gaps
- Calm, orderly school environment with good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers in art, mathematics and computer science do not routinely check pupils' understanding of key academic vocabulary
- In some subjects, curriculum planning does not make clear all the building blocks of knowledge pupils need before tackling more complex ideas
- A few pupils do not feel fully confident reporting concerns to staff, though leaders are addressing this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with policies reflecting recent government guidance, consistent implementation, vigilant staff, and strong partnerships with external agencies to support pupils' welfare.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, well-being ambassador programme, sixth-form societies for diversity, debating, law, book club
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a caring learning community with a Catholic ethos where pupils are guided by values of generosity, kindness and integrity. The school has been judged Good overall, with outstanding sixth-form provision.
At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
55
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,425 pupils
1,549 capacity
124 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Carshalton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Carshalton
Admissions Demand - Sutton
Places available
3,511
Applications
2,760
Got 1st preference
72.0%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Sutton (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.68977%
Overall absence
15.71195%
Persistent absence
1,222
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
St Mary's RC Junior School
St Mary's RC Infants School
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Victor Seymour Infants' School
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Infants School
Collingwood School
Wood Field Primary School
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