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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

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

personDr Richard Wilkin

corporate_fareBRENTWOOD URSULINE CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

location_onBrentwood, CM14 4EX

language Visit Website phone 1277227156

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,007

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Essex

#231 of 3,216 nationally

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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Brentwood, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is an academy converter in Brentwood, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BRENTWOOD URSULINE CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,013 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61, placing the school #5 in Essex and #231 of 3,216 nationally. 77.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 39.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 54.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 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

Grade 5+ E&M

77.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)39.0%

Entering EBacc42.50%

EBacc APS5.48

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.40%

EBacc APS5.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS5.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.67

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS5.69

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS5.37

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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

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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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

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.0%

Achieving A*–A22.5%

Achieving A*–B54.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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26 September 2017

Inspection Report

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07 May 2014

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-07

Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools EIF

Good

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-09-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-07

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-03-25

None EIF

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

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.0%(10 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 1,013 pupils. During this period, there were 13 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, 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)	1,013	13	1.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,008	17	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,022	11	1.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,024	23	2.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,025	5	0.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,007	6	0.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,007	6	0.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,000	10	1.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,032	10	1.0%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,036	14	1.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,035	10	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,054	13	1.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,055	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,054	14	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,066	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,066	7	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,071	8	0.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,071	11	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,070	11	1.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,072	4	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,086	8	0.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,088	11	1.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,089	5	0.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,073	6	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,074	1	0.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,081	5	0.5%	3.1%	2

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 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree33%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree26%

agree19%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable35%

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

yes10%

no90%

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

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree33%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree50%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree34%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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

Top Secondary Schools in Essex

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Saffron Walden County High School

Moulsham High School