St Angela's Ursuline School
London, E7 8HU · Newham · secondary school
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3rd of 20 secondary schools in Newham we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 495 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 63.7 · 86 | 30% | 2.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.2 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Angela's Ursuline School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022-12.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Creative Writing, Science, and Mathematics clubs, participate in PE, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,311 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,344. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in the final year to maintain the progress seen in 2023/24? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Angela's Ursuline School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils develop an “extremely strong sense of community” and are “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain “high ambitions for all pupils,” delivering a “well-sequenced curriculum” that fosters sophisticated understanding and independent learning skills.
Strengths
- Teachers are “highly skilled” and use assessment to “adapt their teaching to address any gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- The curriculum is “well-thought-out,” helping pupils understand “links between pieces of knowledge” across different subjects.
- Leaders are “meticulous in ensuring that all staff meet the precise needs of every pupil,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Sixth-form students act as role models, leading peer mentoring and group reading sessions for younger pupils.
- The careers programme is “exceptionally thorough,” providing pupils with a “vast range of encounters with employers.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “robust” procedures, trained staff, and targeted support for vulnerable pupils, including a revised curriculum to address mental well-being.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.0 |
| 2024/25 | 54.1 |
| 2025/26 | 55.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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