St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Two SENDCOs manage the SEND Department and its support for students.

“To fulfil this role, we have two SENDCOs who are responsible for managing the SEND Department to ensure that students requiring additional support are effectively supported.”

Learning Support Assistants support SEND students in class under the SENDCo's oversight.

“The SENDCo oversees a team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who support SEND students in class.”

The safeguarding team addresses welfare issues with families and other agencies where appropriate.

“Any young person’s welfare issues identified are addressed by our Safeguarding Team, and acted upon in partnership with families and other agencies where appropriate.”

The school states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student and staff welfare.

“St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our students and staff.”

A-level results show 27.3% A*-A, 61.8% A*-B, and 87.0% A*-C grades.

“A Level Results - 27.3% of all entries were A\* - A grade. - 61.8% of all entries were A\* - B grade. - 87.0% of all entries were A\*- C grade.”

Most Able students are offered academic workshops and seminars at universities and the British Library, plus visits to Oxford and Cambridge colleges.

“Most Able students are offered a variety of trips to develop their critical thinking skills including academic writing workshops at the University of Greenwich and critical reading and research skills seminars at Queen Mary University and the British Library. Trips to Oxford and Cambridge colleges further enhance aspirations of our Most Able students and give them the opportunity to find out more about an Oxbridge pathway.”

Most Able Year 12 students can undertake the Extended Project Qualification, completing a 6,000-word dissertation in preparation for higher education.

“Most able students in Year 12 then have the opportunity to extend their area of specialism through undertaking the Extended Project Qualification in Year 12. This challenging Level 3 qualification enables students to pose any ‘big’ question of their choosing to explore and research. Ultimately, Most Able students produce a 6000 word written dissertation ensuring they are well equipped to move into Higher Education and further rigorous academic study.”

The school describes an aspirational learning and faith community that develops confidence, independence, resilience and ambition.

“St Philomena’s is a truly vibrant and aspirational community of learning and faith. We seek to provide opportunities for all our students to achieve their very best, to grow in confidence and become independent young women. Our students are encouraged to be ambitious and to have high aspirations. We actively encourage them to take a lead role in their education and develop their learning whilst maturing into confident, resilient, resourceful young women able to face the challenges of our modern world.”

As a Roman Catholic sixth form, the school prioritises students' spiritual development and engagement.

“As a Roman Catholic Sixth Form, the spiritual development and engagement of our students is a priority.”

Key Stage 5 A-level outcomes include 27.3% A*-A, 61.8% A*-B, and 87.0% A*-C grades, with a 99.6% pass rate.

“- 27.3% of all entries were A\* - A grade. - 61.8% of all entries were A\* - B grade. - 87.0% of all entries were A\*- C grade. - 99.6% pass rate”

The vast majority of the school's students progress to its sixth form and then to university, degree apprenticeships or further education.

“Our students are our greatest ambassadors; the vast majority progress to our Sixth Form and thereafter to university, higher level degree apprenticeships in specific fields or further education.”

External applications remain open.

“We are still open for external applications.”

Applicants can contact the Sixth Form Administrator by email for further information.

“Please contact our Sixth Form Administrator on 6thform@stphils.org.uk for further information.”

Oxbridge applicants receive individual assistance with UCAS personal statements, admissions tests and interviews.

“Individual support including tailored feedback on UCAS personal statements, admission test preparation and interview preparation including a ‘mock interview day’ with external interviewers.”

Work experience can support future applications to university, apprenticeships and jobs.

“- Include the experience in future applications for university/apprenticeships/jobs”

The A-level pass rate was 99.6%.

“- 99.6% pass rate”

87.0% of A-level entries achieved A*-C grades.

“- 87.0% of all entries were A\*- C grade.”