SchoolScoresCarshalton High School for Girls
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
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West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2QX
020 8647 8294 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 November 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
242 pupils in this year group.
60% — 8 points below the Sutton average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 68% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 52.4 | 59.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.9 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
229 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Sutton average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 59% | 68% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
72 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 47% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 39% | 73% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.9 | 42.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 174 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 33 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Biology | 20 | 0% | 5% | 27% |
| Sociology | 17 | 6% | 41% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 16 | 0% | 13% | 40% |
| English Literature | 13 | 0% | 15% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 11 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 9 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Film Studies | 7 | 0% | 43% | 17% |
| History | 7 | 14% | 43% | 23% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 6 | 17% | 17% | 28% |
| Government and Politics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Law | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Computer Studies / Computing, Art and Design (Fine Art), Art and Design (Photography), Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
84 students in this year group.
88% — 3 points below the Sutton average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 91% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 7% | 13% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
80% — 5 points below the Sutton average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 85% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 15% | 47% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sutton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 267 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 195 |
| Of those, offered a place | 165 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 872 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 18.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 9.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.6% | 31.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6 | 7.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Carshalton. Higher than 23% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 13.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Carshalton Boys Sports College 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greenshaw High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wallington County Grammar School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2022 · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sutton Grammar School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sutton High School GDST 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 58% A*/A at A level
- Homefield Preparatory School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Glenthorne High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Morden 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oaks Park High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Carshalton High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Carshalton High School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Carshalton High School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Carshalton High School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 195 families put Carshalton High School for Girls as their first choice for 267 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 165 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136797.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.