St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College

A good further education school in Kensington and Chelsea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College.

London, W106EY Ofsted: Good Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 January 2025
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
74 St Charles Square
North Kensington
London, W106EY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130411
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
74 St Charles Square, North Kensington, London, W10 6EY
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
462 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Portuguese (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Speech & Drama (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
(8 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(9 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
(9 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
(51 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Leadership in Service"

wisdom compassion leadership in service

Catholic ethos centered on the person and teaching of Christ; includes Chaplaincy, Mass in the Chapel, Sacramental preparation, Interfaith dialogue and prayer spaces; active Catholic life with charity and social action initiatives

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal emphasising a safe, supportive and challenging environment, inclusive Catholic ethos, and a broad range of courses with enrichment opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chaplaincy CAFOD Young Leaders Group

Sports

Sports Academy

Facilities

Theatre workshop with professional lighting and sound equipment Large Hall (for up to 250 people) with stage, data projector and P.A. system Indoor and outdoor multi-function sports areas and equipment Spacious restaurant with kitchen and serving area Classrooms to seat up to 20 people Various other outdoor spaces, including 28 on-site parking spaces

SEND Provision

Learning Support and SEN provision; designated SEN Lead (Mary McHugh) and Deputy/Head of Learning Support; Learning Support Department; Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Admissions Criteria

St Charles welcomes students of all religious backgrounds with an inclusive admissions policy. Offers are conditional on satisfactory references. Priority for admissions is given to: 1) applicants with specific needs (EHCP) or looked after; 2) applicants from Catholic partner schools (St Thomas More and All Saints Catholic College); 3) Catholic students from other secondary schools; 4) students from outside the Catholic tradition. Applications from under-16 entrants are allowed if Full Level 2 GCSEs are achieved; the process includes an interview if required. Details on entry requirements and waiting lists are provided.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available