St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College & Teaching School Open Day Event September 2020 Headteacher - Catrina Hamilton
Introductions Headteacher - Mrs Hamilton Deputy Headteacher - Mrs Adams Deputy Headteacher - Ms Johnson
Saint Angela Merici
Why St Ursula’s - What do we stand for? Excellence through Aspiration A Faith Community Ursuline Community -SERVIAM Inclusive Gospel values Culture of tolerance Shared Beliefs Liturgy Faith Path Family
The Non - Negotiables Faith Learning Uniform Behaviour Firm but fair Bullying Respect
St Ursula’s Convent School On average 8 out of 10 GCSEs Progress 8 Score achieved by our pupils, are at least 1 grade higher than pupils in England of the same ability! KS4 Performance Tables in England Congratulations to all our pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication! We remain in the TOP 20 MAINTAINED SCHOOLS for Progress 8! EBacc average point score Attainment 8 Score Grade 5 or above in English & Maths Pupils at our school, on average, achieve a We also top the table in Greenwich for this On average we achieve strong Grade 5s Grade 6 in the majority of their GCSE English and Maths measure! across EBacc subjects – English, Maths, subjects. We top the table in Greenwich for Sciences, Humanities and Languages this measure! St Ursula’s Convent School is in the TOP 2% of all schools in England!
St Ursula’s Convent School GCSE Headline Figures 2020 2020 2019 2018 Number of Pupils 124 116 125 English Language (Grades 9-4) 97% 89% 94% English Literature (Grades 9-4) 97% 97% 98% Mathematics (Grades 9-4) 85% 84% 82% English Baccalaureate (EBacc) 72% 61% 65% 2 or more 4+ Science 93% 83% 85% 1 or more 4+ MFL 77% 74% 76% Progress 8 +1.36 +0.86 +0.91 Provisional Attainment 8 64.86 59.31 62.90 5 or more GCSEs (Grades 9-7) 49% 28% 42% 5 or more GCSEs (Grades 9-4) 94% 86% 89% 5 or more GCSEs (Grades 9-1) 100% 100% 99% Grades 9-7 (Total Achieved) 50% (609 grades) 35% (407 grades) 46% (564 grades) Grades 9-8 (Total Achieved) 31% (370 grades) 19% (225 grades) 27% (333 grades) Grade 9s (Total Achieved) 12% (150 grades) 8% (95 grades) 10% (118 grades)
GCSE Headline Figures 2020 English & Maths English Baccalaureate (EBacc) 4 and above 5 and above 4 and above 5 and above 2020 St Ursula’s Convent School 85% 69% 72% 53% 2019 St Ursula’s Convent School 84% 63% 60% 39% 2019 Greenwich Schools Average 63% 42% 30% 19% English Maths Any GCSE 4 and 5 and 4 and 5 and 1 and above above above above above 2020 St Ursula’s Convent School 98% 90% 85% 70% 100% 2019 St Ursula’s Convent School 97% 93% 84% 64% 100% 2019 Greenwich Schools Average 75% 61% 67% 47% 99% Eng Lang Eng Lit Maths RE Sciences % of Grades 9s 2020 St Ursula’s Convent School 8% 21% 5% 24% 5% 2019 St Ursula’s Convent School 5% 9% 3% 17% 6% Approximately 5% grade 9s are estimated to be achieved nationally
St Ursula’s Convent School GCSE Headline Figures 2020 Some department highlights are: 9-4 9-7 Religious Education 98% 68% English Literature 97% 56% Biology 100% 65% Chemistry 100% 58% Physics 100% 62% English Language 97% 51% Mathematics 85% 35% Design and Technology 100% 76% Geography 97% 59%
St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College and Teaching School Example of pupil intended destinations post GCSE’s 2020 BETHS Grammar Dartford (6) St Michael’s School (12) Grammar Schools (4) Bexley Grammar Harris Academy (4) St Thomas the School (2) Apostle (2) Chislehurst & Sidcup Newstead Woods Thomas Tallis Grammar School (8) Grammar School (5) (3) Langley Girls 6 th Christ the King; Townley Grammar Sidcup, Lewisham Form (4) School (2) and Brockley (18) Gravesend Grammar Sacred Heart High Woolwich School(1) School (1) Polytechnic (7) Coopers The London Oratory Ursuline Wimbledon (4) School (2) (2)
St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College and Teaching School KS3 Curriculum • Religious Education • Music • English • Physical Education • Mathematics • Drama • Science • Debating • Computer Science • Art • French • Product Design • Spanish • Textiles • History • Food Technology • Geography
St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College and Teaching School GCSE Core Subjects • Religious Education • English Literature • English Language • Mathematics • Biology, Chemistry, Physics • Or Combined Science – Science Trilogy • French or Spanish
St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College and Teaching School GCSE Option Subjects • Geography • Computer Science • History • Food Preparation & Nutrition • Music • Health & Social Care • Drama • Design & Technology • Physical Education – Product Design • Psychology • Art
Last Ofsted April 2015 – Phenomenal!
“Outstanding” Ofsted 2015, 2010 2007 “ The commitment to improving the school further and achieving excellence for all students is unwavering. ” “Achievement for all students is exceptionally high in all areas across the school. ” “Aspirational and challenging targets are the norm in all areas of the school; these have been successfully achieved for a number of years. “ “Leadership and management is outstanding. ” “Staff feel privileged to work at the school. ” “The high quality of teaching typically encountered by students accounts for their outstanding academic achievement. ” “The behaviour of students is outstanding. “ “This creates a peaceful, orderly and serene atmosphere in which students can thrive. ” “High levels of engagement and a real willingness to learn in lessons demonstrate the positive attitudes and maturity of students. This means that learning can flourish and that behaviour requires very little management by adults. ” “The strong ethos of the school means that students are very supportive and respectful of each other. “ “Students look forward to lessons and have excellent attitudes to their learning. ”
Section 48 – Outstanding May 2015 “ The range of opportunities to benefit from the Catholic life of the school is outstanding ” “Outcomes in Religious Education are Outstanding” “The Chapel and the Chaplaincy room afford excellent opportunities for pupils to pray.” “The assemblies and form periods which inspectors visited were described as very spiritual occasions. All acts of worship encouraged pupils to reflect on their own intentions and the needs of others in the community. Pupils are at ease when praying. They do so with confidence and dignity” “The Governors are an integral part of the catholic life of the school. they are highly effective in the monitoring and supporting role.”
School Chaplain / Retreat Programme “ The new Chaplain has already had a significant impact on the spiritual and daily lives of the pupils ” - Section 48 Inspection 2015 Leads liturgies with the pupils and staff giving pupils a deep sense of belonging to a Catholic Community Available to advise pupils, and the chaplaincy room is open to pupils at break and lunch. Classes attend the Parish Mass on a rota. The Chaplain also accompanies pupils on retreats. All Year Groups have the opportunity of experiencing a retreat. From a day or a residential retreat at Kintbury,Whitstable or Aylesford. Retreats enable pupils some time away from the academic world and engage in reflection within a spiritual environment providing them with a holistic approach to their education.
Enrichment Programme Drama Club Music Clubs (Choir & Orchestra) Dance Clubs Story telling – visiting authors CEIAG – Taster Days- Preparation for the world of work Sports Clubs Code Club Environment Club Homework Club History Club Residential and day trips abroad Inter school Debating Enrichment Days
Additional Educational Needs (AEN) Comprehensive school Girls of all abilities Support Opportunities for all
More Able Programme Comprehensive school Astronomy GCSE ( takes place at the Royal Observatory) Debating Society – internal and external competitions, including Debatemate and UCL regional competitions Jack Petchey Speak up Speak Out! University Trips – Oxford, Cambridge and UCL Links with local Sixth Forms – Blackheath High External speakers – Women in Careers Day Visits to business – AHMM Architect, Credit Suisse
Vision Aim to constantly improve Leading School in Catholic T eaching Alliance T eaching School – Leadership at all levels NPQSL NPQML Initial T eacher Training
Deputy Headteacher - Mrs Adams
Admissions 2021 Admissions Policy Admissions Information Information about our GCSE results Pupil destinations so the Sixth Forms this year’s Year 11 student went on to study at Supplementary Information Form or SIF form (and addendum) Evidence of Baptism Form Admissions checklist
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