St Philomena's Catholic High School for GirlsShorts Road , Carshalton

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls, based in Carshalton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls currently has around 1408 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.3%. african pupils make up about 19.3% , followed by other white at 13.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 85% who stay in school sixth forms and 8% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .