St Ursula's Convent School, London
St Ursula's Convent School is a secondary school for girls aged 11 to 16 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 89th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 565th of 3,298 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Ursula's Convent School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at St Ursula's Convent School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 49.1 in Greenwich and 47 across England.
61% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 51% in Greenwich and 47% in England.
That is down from 55.1 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.09: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 39.9, against 58.3 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 18.4 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 20 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and Geography.
Getting a place at St Ursula's Convent School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put St Ursula's Convent School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 120 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Ursula's Convent School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Ursula's Convent School are The John Roan School (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.3); St Matthew Academy (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 54.2); George Green's School (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.7); and Prendergast Vale School (0.9 miles, Attainment 8 40.2).
St Ursula's Convent School's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
The John Roan SchoolSt Matthew AcademyGeorge Green's SchoolPrendergast Vale School
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Ursula's Convent School (as of April 2026): 86% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 129 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 99% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 10% to a further education college.
Who goes there
In 2026, 62 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 9 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Ursula's Convent School had 42 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Greenwich Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wat Tyler Road, 360 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 970 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Ursula's Convent School issued 52 suspensions, 9.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Ursula's Convent School are James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf (0.2 miles), St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles), Morden Mount Primary School (0.5 miles) and Meridian Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the DeafSt Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolMorden Mount Primary SchoolMeridian Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Ursula's offers an ambitious education where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school excels at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs to achieve highly, with a strong pastoral team and inclusive approach. Pupils feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride in the school, enjoying excellent behaviour, positive relationships with staff, and access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in GCSEs and national examinations, with disadvantaged pupils performing very well compared to their peers
- Behaviour has improved significantly with a clear, consistently applied policy and positive school culture
- Pupils with gaps in reading, writing and maths receive swift support and catch up at pace
- Staff are well-supported by leaders who are mindful of workload and wellbeing
- Broad curriculum with subject experts in place and ambitious expectations for all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally miss opportunities to identify misconceptions in lessons, meaning some learning gaps go unidentified longer than necessary
- A small number of pupils with SEND are not supported as well as they could be to access the full curriculum
- Staff need to consistently use the most effective adaptations and strategies to reduce barriers for pupils with SEND across all curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture established where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, choir, chess lessons, museum visits, residential activity centres, ski trip, student leadership team (JLT), careers workshops and fairs
St Ursula's Convent School is a Roman Catholic girls' school that has made rapid improvements under relatively new leadership. The school demonstrates strong achievement, positive behaviour, and a comprehensive personal development programme.
About
St Ursula's Convent School is a Roman Catholic secondary school for girls, located in the Greenwich area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London, England.
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At a Glance
29.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.60 to 0.09 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 57.3 to 54.0 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has declined from 70% to 61% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 54.0 | 60.7% |
| Disadvantaged(25) | - | 39.9 | 36% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(82) | - | 58.3 | 68.3% |
| Girls(107) | - | 54.0 | 60.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(21) | - | 60.4 | 71.4% |
| Non mobile(100) | - | 55.0 | 63% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 129 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
1
Permanent exclusions
0.18%
Exclusion rate
52
Suspensions
9.47%
Suspension rate
36 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 549 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 41 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
552 pupils
732 places
180 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
481
Total Pupils
0
Boys
481
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
42
Teachers
11.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,010
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,637
Per pupil
£5114k
Total funding
£175k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
16.4%
Persistent absence
608
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Ursula's Convent School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about St Ursula's Convent School
What are GCSE results like at St Ursula's Convent School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at St Ursula's Convent School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54. 61% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is St Ursula's Convent School's Ofsted rating?
St Ursula's Convent School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Ursula's Convent School?
No fixed boundary. When St Ursula's Convent School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Ursula's Convent School?
St Ursula's Convent School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 732 places.
How big are the classes at St Ursula's Convent School?
Classes at St Ursula's Convent School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Ursula's Convent School?
St Ursula's Convent School has around 481 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Ursula's Convent School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at St Ursula's Convent School in 2024/25. 16.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Ursula's Convent School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming St Ursula's Convent School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Ursula's Convent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 41 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Ursula's Convent School?
St Ursula's Convent School is at Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)