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Ursuline College

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

personMiss Danielle Lancefield

corporate_fareKENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP

location_onWestgate-on-Sea, CT8 8LX

language Visit Website phone 1843834431

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

978

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Attainment 8

36.1

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GCSE Rank

#82 in Kent

#2,949 of 3,216 nationally

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Ursuline College is a Academy converter secondary school in Westgate-on-Sea, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ursuline College is an academy converter in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 937 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1, placing the school #82 in Kent and #2,949 of 3,216 nationally. 20.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 25.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.25 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, 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 17.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.1

Grade 5+ E&M

20.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.7%

Entering EBacc27.90%

EBacc APS3.03

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30.20%

EBacc APS3.4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.38

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.47

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.52

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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

91%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.1%

Achieving A*–A6.4%

Achieving A*–B25.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate85.7%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate75.00%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2023

Inspection Report

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08 November 2022

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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17 June 2015

Inspection Report

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01 January 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-11-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-06-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-05-16

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

9.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.4%(60 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 937 pupils. During this period, there were 90 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	937	90	9.6%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	946	107	11.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	945	66	7.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	934	53	5.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	940	58	6.2%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	974	51	5.2%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	978	65	6.6%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	973	60	6.2%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	925	80	8.6%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	929	55	5.9%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	935	70	7.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	900	58	6.4%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	912	27	3.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	911	35	3.8%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	906	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	906	33	3.6%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	908	77	8.5%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	834	75	9.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	838	30	3.6%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	861	48	5.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	782	37	4.7%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	786	18	2.3%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	801	30	3.7%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	698	23	3.3%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	701	15	2.1%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	711	15	2.1%	3.1%

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 30 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

83.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree29%

agree37%

disagree21%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree30%

agree29%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree20%

agree25%

disagree20%

strongly disagree33%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree37%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree37%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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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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