St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

What St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls does

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a Voluntary Aided Catholic secondary school in Carshalton, Surrey, established in 1893 by the Daughters of the Cross and now governed by the Roman Catholic Diocese. The school serves over 1,400 girls aged 11-18 across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (GCSE/BTEC, Years 10-11), and a Sixth Form offering A Levels, BTEC Nationals, and T Levels. It is heavily over-subscribed with waiting lists in every year group at Key Stages 3 and 4, and delivers academic outcomes well above national averages, including a Progress 8 score of 0.60 and a 99.6% A Level pass rate.

The school's technology stack is built on Google Workspace for Education (Classroom, Meets), the Arbor parent portal for student information management, Chromebooks via a Bring Your Own Device (AAL) scheme with Securly filtering and NetSupport DNA monitoring for safeguarding, and careers platforms Xello and UNIFROG. It holds the Careers Mark Gold Award (fifth consecutive year) for compliance with all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, and operates specialised programmes including a Most Able pathway with Oxbridge preparation, a dedicated SEND department with the Edith Stein Centre, and the St Phils+ extra-curricular programme. The school is set to join the Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust and is part of the Sutton SCITT teacher training consortium and the Avila NPQ partnership.

The school's revenue model is based on per-pupil state funding from the London Borough of Sutton Local Authority, supplemented by Pupil Premium grants, a £350 annual BYOD licence fee, and minor ancillary income from catering (Chartwells), school shop vouchers, and free school meal credits. There are no tuition fees. Marketing is conducted primarily through open days/evenings, the school website, and parental communications, with admissions coordinated through the Sutton LA's coordinated secondary transfer scheme. The school does not have external venture or private equity investors.

Name

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Legal name

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Website

https://stphils.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a Voluntary Aided Catholic secondary school in Carshalton, Surrey, serving 1,400+ girls aged 11-18. Founded 1893, it delivers GCSE, A Level, BTEC and T Level programmes with above-average academic outcomes and is over-subscribed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Sixth Form education
• GCSE A-Level curriculum
• SEND specialist provision
• Careers education programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Carshalton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Government-funded secondary and sixth form education. School receives per-pupil funding from the London Borough of Sutton Local Authority. Additional Pupil Premium funding for eligible students.
2. Pupil Premium Grant: Additional government funding allocated based on number of students eligible for Free School Meals, Ever 6 FSM, Looked After Children, and children of service personnel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls delivers state-funded Catholic secondary education for girls aged 11-18, with over 1,400 students enrolled across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE/BTEC), and Sixth Form (A Level, BTEC, and T Level programmes). The school also provides ancillary services including SEND support through the Edith Stein Centre, a Most Able programme with Oxbridge preparation, Careers CEIAG aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, and a BYOD Chromebook programme with integrated safeguarding software.

Product overview

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a Voluntary Aided Catholic school for students aged 11-18 years with over 1,400 students on roll. The school offers a comprehensive educational programme across three key stages: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11 with GCSE/BTEC options), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13 with A Level, BTEC, and T Level programmes). The technology-enhanced learning experience includes the Anytime Anywhere Learning (AAL) Bring Your Own Device scheme using Chromebooks with integrated Google Workspace (Classroom, Meets), safeguarding software (Securly, NetSupport DNA), and careers platforms (Xello, UNIFROG). Supporting services include SEND provision, Most Able programmes, Careers CEIAG (Careers Mark Gold), and comprehensive Pupil Premium support. The school operates the Arbor parent portal for administrative communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7-9) Broad and balanced curriculum for students aged 11-14 covering core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, MFL, RE, Humanities, Arts, Technology, PE) with mixed ability groupings and differentiated instruction.
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Years 10-11) GCSE and BTEC curriculum with core subjects plus option choices including Art, Business Studies, Computing, Drama, DT, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, MFL, Music, PE, RE, Science, Sociology, and Health & Social Care.
• Sixth Form Curriculum (Years 12-13) A Level, BTEC National, and T Level programmes. Students study three Level 3 subjects plus enrichment courses including Extended Project Qualification. Core RE lessons and Future Pathways Programme included.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Support Comprehensive SEND provision including Learning Support Assistants, interventions (ELSA, BEDROCK, Speech and Language), external agency partnerships, and the Edith Stein Centre for inclusive support.
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Careers programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, including one-to-one careers interviews, employer encounters, work experience coordination, and use of Xello and UNIFROG platforms. School has achieved Careers Mark Gold Award.
• Most Able Programme Supra-curricular programme for top academic students including Deep Thinking Challenges, Big Questions, Project Qualification, Extended Project Qualification, Oxbridge Preparation Pathway, and society programmes.
• Anytime Anywhere Learning Scheme (AAL/BYOD) Bring Your Own Device programme using Chromebooks with school-installed Google Management, Securly filtering, and NetSupport DNA monitoring software for safeguarding.
• Physical Education Programme PE curriculum at KS3 covering athletics, cricket, football, gymnastics, handball, netball, rounders, swimming, table tennis, tennis. KS4 focuses on lifelong activity skills. Includes extra-curricular clubs and competitive fixtures.
• Music Programme Music education including liturgical singing, orchestral performance, classroom composition, and partnerships with local music hubs. Music Development Plan outlines curriculum and extracurricular offerings.
• St Phils+ Extra-Curricular Programme Extra-curricular activities programme expected for all students, offering enrichment opportunities across sports, arts, music, and academic clubs during lunch times and after school.
• Relationships and Sexual Health Education (RSHE) PSHEC curriculum covering relationships education, healthy eating, e-safety, mental health awareness, and the Education in Human Love programme aligned with Catholic ethos.
• Arbor Parent Portal Online parent portal for accessing student information, progress reports, attendance records, and school communications.
• Pupil Premium Support Additional support for Pupil Premium students including school shop vouchers (£10 twice yearly), breakfast club credits (£1.20 daily), free school meals (£2.78 daily), and financial support for trips and resources.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sutton SCITTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutstanding provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training. School is part of the Sutton School Centred Initial Teacher Training consortium.
• Avila PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Professional Qualification (NPQ) provider offering leadership development programmes for school staff.
• Sancta Familia Catholic Academy TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Academy Trust the school will be joining to collaborate with other Catholic schools in the region.
• ChartwellsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering provider operating Breakfast Club and Dining Hall services. Provides healthy hot and cold food options for students.
• London Borough of Sutton (Cognus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Authority coordinating admissions, attendance support (Cognus Attendance Support Team), and school place allocation for the borough.
• South London Careers HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional careers network providing employer engagement opportunities and Enterprise Adviser support for the school.
• Careers and Enterprise CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational careers enterprise network supporting school-employer connections and careers education programmes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School: Catholic voluntary aided secondary in Kensington (boys). Comparable on Catholic ethos, academic excellence reputation and London state-funded model, but single-sex inverted and on a larger, more prestigious academic scale.

Direct peers

• St Mary's Catholic School: Catholic secondary school in Bishop's Stortford with comparable faith ethos and sixth form provision. Similar model of faith-based state secondary with strong destinations focus.
• Trinity Catholic School: Catholic secondary school (mixed) in Sutton borough. Directly comparable on local catchment, Catholic admissions criteria and Sutton Local Authority funding pathway.
• Ursuline High School: Catholic voluntary aided secondary for girls in Merton, South West London. Comparable faith-based single-sex model in adjacent London borough.
• Sacred Heart High School, Hammersmith: Catholic voluntary aided secondary school for girls in West London. Comparable on faith-based admissions, single-sex delivery and academic outcomes focus.
• La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School: Voluntary Aided Catholic secondary school for girls in Lambeth, London. Directly comparable on faith ethos, single-sex Catholic secondary model, state funding and South London catchment.
• Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School: Catholic secondary school for girls in Southwark, London. Closely comparable on faith admissions criteria, voluntary aided status and inner-London catchment.

Regional players

• James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS): Independent (fee-paying) girls' secondary school in Dulwich, South London. Comparable on single-sex delivery and strong academic outcomes, but operates on independent (non-state) funding model in the same South London catchment.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-philomena's-catholic-high-school-for-girls

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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