Open Day Event September 2020...Design and Technology 100% 76% Geography 97% 59% St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College and Teaching School Example of pupil intended destinations

Open Day Event September 2020

Headteacher - Catrina Hamilton

St Ursula’s Convent School

A Humanities College &

Teaching School

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


KS4 Performance Tables in EnglandCongratulations to all our pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication!

We remain in the TOP 20 MAINTAINED SCHOOLS for Progress 8!

On average 8 out of 10 GCSEs achieved by our pupils, are at

least 1 grade higher than pupils in England of the same ability!

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8 Score

Pupils at our school, on average, achieve a Grade 6 in the majority of their GCSE

subjects. We top the table in Greenwich for this measure!

Grade 5 or above in English & Maths

We also top the table in Greenwich for this English and Maths measure!

St Ursula’s Convent School is in the TOP 2% of all schools in England!

EBacc average point score

On average we achieve strong Grade 5s across EBacc subjects – English, Maths,

Sciences, Humanities and Languages

St Ursula’s Convent SchoolGCSE 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%



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 above

5 and above

4 and above

5 and above

1 and above

2020 St Ursula’s Convent School 98% 90% 85% 70% 100%


2019 Greenwich Schools Average 75% 61% 67% 47% 99%

Eng Lang Eng Lit Maths RE Sciences

% of Grades 9s



Approximately 5% grade 9s are estimated to be achieved nationally

Some department highlights are:

St Ursula’s Convent SchoolGCSE Headline Figures 2020

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%


A Humanities College and Teaching School

Example of pupil intended destinations post GCSE’s 2020

BETHS GrammarSchool (12)

Dartford (6) Grammar Schools

St Michael’s(4)

Bexley Grammar School (2)

Harris Academy (4) St Thomas the Apostle (2)

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School (8)

Newstead Woods Grammar School(3)

Thomas Tallis(5)

Christ the King;Sidcup, Lewishamand Brockley (18)

Langley Girls 6th

Form (4)Townley GrammarSchool (2)

Gravesend Grammar School(1)

Sacred Heart High School (1)

Woolwich Polytechnic (7)

Coopers(4)

The London Oratory School (2)

Ursuline Wimbledon (2)

KS3 Curriculum• Religious Education

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Computer Science

• French

• Spanish

• History

• Geography



• Music

• Physical Education

• Drama

• Debating

• Art

• Product Design

• Textiles

• Food Technology

GCSE Core Subjects

• Religious Education

• English Literature

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Or Combined Science – Science Trilogy

• French or Spanish



GCSE Option Subjects

• Geography

• History

• Music

• Drama

• Physical Education

• Psychology

• Art



• Computer Science

• Food Preparation & Nutrition

• Health & Social Care

• Design & Technology – Product Design

Last Ofsted April 2015 – Phenomenal!

“Outstanding”Ofsted 2015, 2010 2007

“The commitment to improving the school further and achieving excellence for all studentsis 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 havebeen 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 theiroutstanding 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 thepositive attitudes and maturity of students. This means that learning can flourish and thatbehaviour requires very little management by adults.”

“The strong ethos of the school means that students are very supportive and respectful ofeach 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

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.

“The new Chaplain has already had a significant impact on the

spiritual and daily lives of the pupils” - Section 48 Inspection 2015

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

Enrichment Programme

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 Teaching Alliance

Teaching School – Leadership at all levels

NPQSL

NPQML

Initial Teacher 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

Admissions Policy

1. Looked after Baptised Catholic children*, Baptised Catholic children who were in care but since have been adopted or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. (Evidence of guardianship/residency must be provided)

2. Baptised Catholic children from committed Catholic families with siblings in Years 7 to 11 who are on roll at the school at the time of admission **

3. Baptised Catholic children from committed Catholic families4. Other Baptised Catholic children5. Other looked after children or children who were in care but since have

been adopted or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order.

6. Children of other Christian denominations. Evidence provided must be endorsed by a priest, minister or religious leader where the family regularly worship.

7. Children of other faiths. Evidence provided must be endorsed by a priest, minister or religious leader where the family regularly worship.

8. Other children.

Criteria for Admissions (page 2 and 3)

How is commitment evidenced?

Weekly practice for at least 3 years

Must be shown by child and at least one

parent/carer

Commitment is ranked:

• Weekly

• Fortnightly

• Monthly

• Occasionally

Supplementary Information Form (SIF)


Evidences weekly practice

Parish priest must sign and stamp

Must be submitted to St Ursula’s

Encouraged to submit by Friday 23rd October (before

half-term)

Late applications will not be considered

On the advice of the Education Commission of the Archdiocese of

Southwark the governing body of St Ursula's Convent School has

agreed the following statement in order to clarify how its faith-based

oversubscription criteria will be interpreted whilst churches are

closed or attendance at church is not possible due to COVID19. This

statement has been shared widely with parishes in order to ensure

that determinations made by parish priests concerning regular

practice of the faith are being made on a consistent basis.

The suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass was

announced on 18th March 2020 by Bishops' Conference of England

and Wales. If a parent/carer attended Mass at particular parish (or

parishes) prior to 18th March 2020 then they will be considered to

have attended Mass in that parish (or parishes) regularly since that

time. This will remain the case until the Sunday obligation is

reintroduced by the Bishops


Evidence of Baptism Form

Admissions Check List

What do we want for your daughter?

To be:-

happy

confident

responsible

successful

“To enjoy coming to

school”

An Ursuline School……..

Joining St Ursula’s you are joining a worldwide community

Ursuline Education Community

Ursuline Student Profile

Happy

United in Harmony

Grateful and generous

Listening and attentive

Loving and compassionate

Faith-filled and full of hope

Courageous and resilient

Discerning and joyful

Be a leader and fight for Justice

Truth and Integrity

Pupil Speeches

Past Pupil – Rahel

Year 8 Pupils – Amelia and Louisa

I am an Ursuline, today, tomorrow,

ALWAYS.

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Open Day Event September 2020...Design and Technology 100% 76% Geography 97% 59% St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College and Teaching School Example of pupil intended destinations