Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

School Description by Ofsted

Information about this school

Brentwood Ursuline Covent High School is an average-sized secondary school. It converted to become an academy on 1 October 2012; the predecessor school had the same name. When that school was last inspected by Ofsted, it was judged to be good (Grade 2).

Just over 25% of the pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds, with the balancing majority of pupils being White British.

The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium, which is additional government funding for certain groups of students, is very low.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is well below average. The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of educational needs is also well below average.

The school makes use of Essex Alternative Education Scheme to make alternative provision for one pupil.

The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

The headteacher joined the school when it became an academy.