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Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls

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

personDr L. McGowan

corporate_fareTHE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST

location_onLondon, NW10 4EP

language Visit Website phone 2089652986

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

941

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Attainment 8

44.7

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Brent

#1,792 of 3,216 nationally

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Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls is an academy converter in London, Brent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 966 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing the school #12 in Brent and #1,792 of 3,216 nationally. 39.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 50.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.19 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.3 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

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

39.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.4%

Entering EBacc78.70%

EBacc APS4.11

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74.40%

EBacc APS4.38

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.27

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.43

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.31

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.12

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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

94%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.7%

Achieving A*–A17.2%

Achieving A*–B50.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate88.2%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.39

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2022

Inspection Report

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21 February 2017

Inspection Report

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18 April 2013

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-02-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-05-06

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 966 pupils. During this period, there were 25 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, 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)	966	25	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	957	19	2.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	972	36	3.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	973	48	4.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	959	34	3.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	980	59	6.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	941	39	4.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	921	21	2.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	944	32	3.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	887	25	2.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	872	25	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	867	13	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	853	13	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	852	11	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	908	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	908	19	2.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	908	24	2.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	961	6	0.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	949	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	955	10	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	966	29	3.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	951	10	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	966	16	1.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	996	33	3.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	983	25	2.5%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	983	15	1.5%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

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

strongly agree14%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

not applicable39%

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.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree4%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree39%

disagree11%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree25%

disagree21%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree36%

agree61%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree43%

agree54%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree29%

disagree14%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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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

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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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