Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

A good academy converter school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School.

London, SW185JR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.8%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
5 October 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sutherland Grove
London, SW185JR
Phone
2087801244
Website
saintcecilias.london

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141808
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR
Website
www.saintcecilias.london
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SAINT CECILIA'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Capacity
1000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,080
Free School Meals
27.6% (298 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.9
English Attainment 8:
11.7
Maths Attainment 8:
10.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.9
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
22.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.0%
Ebacc Languages:
35.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.35
Progress 8 Range:
0.12 to 0.57
University Progression:
48.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
48%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
97 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.8 (+28.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.6 (+16.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.35 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
135
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,080 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Tourism (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Applied Sciences (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I came so that you may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10)"

growth leadership opportunity resilience inclusivity faithfulness you are loved

Our Christian ethos runs through all we do. We are a proudly Christian school that values the uniqueness of each individual made in the image of God.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Renata Joseph: an inclusive, co-educational academy with a strong Christian ethos, specialising in Music and Mathematics, where teaching is described as exceptional and the curriculum aims to be challenging with high expectations and abundant opportunities for students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Free extra-curricular clubs across sports, music, academic support and hobbies

Sports

rugby netball athletics football

Facilities

Bethany Centre Chapel (a refurbished space used for worship, reflection and discussions) Library Refectory Refectory link not explicit on this page but listed in site navigation

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9): Lessons in English, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Computing, Drama, Food Technology, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education, PSHE and Religious Studies; one Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish) taught in Years 7-9; Year 9 students choose GCSE options. Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11): Core = English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science (Double/Triple); Religious Studies is a compulsory GCSE; PSHE and Physical Education are non-examined; optional GCSEs include Art & Design, Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, French, Geography, History, Music, PE, Spanish and Textiles; one supplementary subject required to meet Progress 8. Key Stage 5: Sixth Form has approximately 200 students with over 20 subjects offered at A Level and BTEC, taught by subject specialists. Music and Mathematics: Specialist Music and Mathematics status; Shanghai Maths Mastery approach used in Maths; partnership with Crown Lane Studio for music production; accreditation with Music Mark; opportunities to study music at GCSE/A Level/BTEC and pursue university/conservatoire pathways.

SEND Provision

The Bethany Centre provides comprehensive support and inclusion across the school, meeting the needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an additional language, or personal challenges like bereavement. The centre hosts coffee mornings and drop-in sessions and works with outside agencies as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions: 180 places total. 90 Foundation places offered to children whose parents/guardians are practising members of a Christian church and 90 Open places; within these, nine Foundation and nine Open places are allocated for Specialist Music. Applications follow Local Authority Common Application Form; supplementary forms are required for Foundation and/or Specialist Music places; religious reference for Foundation places requires attendance of twice a month for at least two years. Open places are offered to children living nearest to the school by straight-line distance.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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