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Carshalton High School for Girls

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Maurice Devenney

corporate_fareGIRLS' LEARNING TRUST

location_onCarshalton, SM5 2QX

language Visit Website phone 2086478294

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,406

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Attainment 8

52.4

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Sutton

#676 of 3,216 nationally

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Carshalton High School for Girls is a Academy converter secondary school in Carshalton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Carshalton High School for Girls is an academy converter in Carshalton, Sutton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,441 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4, placing the school #11 in Sutton and #676 of 3,216 nationally. 59.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 39.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

59.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.6%

Entering EBacc86.40%

EBacc APS4.91

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.00%

EBacc APS4.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.3

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.87

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.7%

Achieving A*–A12.6%

Achieving A*–B39.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.3%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2023

Inspection Report

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01 November 2017

Inspection Report

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27 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-03-27

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,441 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,441	32	2.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,444	64	4.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,407	37	2.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,418	22	1.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,431	31	2.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,401	52	3.7%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,406	51	3.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,421	34	2.4%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,420	43	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,427	42	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,426	16	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,378	51	3.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,394	24	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,403	70	5.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,344	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,344	24	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,352	21	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,334	38	2.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,336	9	0.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,341	13	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,264	28	2.2%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,264	34	2.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,265	24	1.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,211	28	2.3%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,218	28	2.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,225	22	1.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree22%

agree48%

disagree22%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree22%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree21%

disagree32%

strongly disagree24%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree47%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree49%

disagree21%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree59%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree56%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes56%

no44%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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