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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood, CM14 4EXSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+1.01
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
116 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#77 of 3,141 nationally

About Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Parents considering Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School will be reassured by the strong vote of confidence from local families. The school received 457 applications for 175 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.61. Of those, 116 were first-preference applications, and 114 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who put it first secured a place. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey result, the sheer volume of demand speaks for itself. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic girls' secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it is heavily oversubscribed in a competitive Essex market. It ranks third in the local authority for Progress 8, behind two grammar schools, and sits just one kilometre from Becket Keys Church of England Free School, an Outstanding-rated school, so parents in the area clearly have high expectations.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressQueen's Road, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM14 4EX
HeadteacherRichard Wilkin
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,013
Free School Meals (FSM)10.3%
School Capacity1,013 / 1,047 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Music RoomsLibraryTennis CourtsSwimming PoolSports HallSixth Form CentreAstro TurfScience LabsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

NetballAthleticsHockeyMartial ArtsSwimmingRowingRugby

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubNewspaperChoirDramaModel United NationsDebateOrchestraArt ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: brentwoodursuline.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.