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URSULINE HIGH WIMBLEDON

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Womblewimble · 13/07/2024 01:50

Looking for feedback on URSULINE girls HIGH school wimbledon please. Can any past or especially current parents share how their dd are getting on? Does it have strong academics since the change of head? What are the girls generally like here, well behaved or not? If your from a non Catholic background esp keen to hear how your dd has found it.

I'm so conflicted, the site looks good- alot of seperate buildings for the girls to navigate but facilities seem ok- the only other school I viewed were ricards and nonsuch so I'm comparing to those.

Girls behaviour outside fo school really seems to be at conflict with the Catholic ethos of the school at times but I'm not sure if that just teenagers being teenagers! Or if there a more widespread lack of discipline in the school atm?

Are the girls pushed academically enough here?

Please provide feedback if you can, a desperate mum here not knowing what's best for her dd!

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Smoothie23 · 14/07/2024 22:31

Womblewimble · 14/07/2024 20:46

I find it strange that your orthodox friend didn't get in on criterion 5 though @Smoothie23 either she didn't have it as her first choice or she's further out in the catchment than the other criterion 6 families I know of.

So you are suggesting that Ursuline is not oversubscribed by Catholics and they widely accept Orthodox and even other faiths ( what other faiths do you mean?)

KiwiMum2023 · 14/07/2024 20:55

Very good school, without a doubt. Holy Cross superior in many respects in my opinion.

BendingSpoons · 14/07/2024 20:50

I am derailing your thread from your actual question, but just checking you know the school can't prioritise those who put it first choice? Of course if you put another school first choice and they offer you a place, you won't also get one at Ursuline, but Ursuline can't penalise you for putting it second.

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Womblewimble · 14/07/2024 20:46

I find it strange that your orthodox friend didn't get in on criterion 5 though @Smoothie23 either she didn't have it as her first choice or she's further out in the catchment than the other criterion 6 families I know of.

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Womblewimble · 14/07/2024 20:44

P.s. I know catholics come in all shapes , sizes and colours thanks @Smoothie23 . I'm abit more worldly than that 😂

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Womblewimble · 14/07/2024 20:42

Criterion 7 I agree not a chance to get in. Criterion 6 of other faiths is more successful at this school if they have it as their first choice.

Again- admissions Criterion aside if anyone can actually answer my questions in the OP from experience I'd be grateful.

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Smoothie23 · 14/07/2024 10:14

I know what were the acceptance patterns in Catholic Schools in the area. Yes, there is a criterion 7 which allows all faiths to attend the school but the school is hugely popular and even not all Catholic applicants get it. My friend is Orthodox living within the designated parishes. They didn't get a place. Even before the National Offer day when she called the school she heard that the chances are slim because even all Catholic applicants don't get the place.
There are Catholic people in many nations, many from India and Africa.
Workers also can represent any religion e.g. I know Indian lady ( non Catholic) who worked in IT in Catholic school.

There are undersubscribed Catholic schools more towards Isleworth, Chiswick if somebody is interested but that might change now as they are becoming co ed

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Womblewimble · 13/07/2024 23:50

Smoothie23 · 13/07/2024 22:34

Children of other faiths are definitely not getting into secondary school at this particular school This school is oversubscribed. There is a waiting list. It never gets to Criterion 7.

Maybe at a six form level - I don't know. But certainly not at secondary.

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You seem quite sure , do you work here @Smoothie23 ? I've literally seen the girls go in in their uniform so I know a few definitely do get through in secondary, not many your right -but its not a definitive 'no' either.

You seem quite clued up on the school re admissions so any feedback re the general ethos of the school at the moment from my original post questions ? Thank you

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Smoothie23 · 13/07/2024 22:34

Womblewimble · 13/07/2024 14:18

Children of other faiths definitely get in. I've seen a few and heard of a few who already attend.

Admission criteria aside can anyone offer feedback on the school if your dd goes there?

Children of other faiths are definitely not getting into secondary school at this particular school This school is oversubscribed. There is a waiting list. It never gets to Criterion 7.

Maybe at a six form level - I don't know. But certainly not at secondary.

CaptainOhMyCaptain · 13/07/2024 17:52

Well, you never know - the birth rate is falling so if you like it, put it down. It’s got a very good reputation academically and for sport and drama. Generally considered quite hot on discipline

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Womblewimble · 13/07/2024 14:21

September 2025

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CaptainOhMyCaptain · 13/07/2024 14:19

OP, what year group are you looking at? Year 7 Sept 24 has Catholics on the waiting list. As you move further up the school entirely likely that occasional places go to non Catholics because fewer people move then.

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Womblewimble · 13/07/2024 14:18

Children of other faiths definitely get in. I've seen a few and heard of a few who already attend.

Admission criteria aside can anyone offer feedback on the school if your dd goes there?

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Blackthorne · 13/07/2024 13:55

CaptainOhMyCaptain · 13/07/2024 12:13

I think at sixth form there is a better chance for non catholics - this is based on having seen children in hijabs on the website!

Was that just for diversity compliance and box ticking... or real life!? I'll have to look at the website now to see this!

CaptainOhMyCaptain · 13/07/2024 12:13

I think at sixth form there is a better chance for non catholics - this is based on having seen children in hijabs on the website!

Blackthorne · 13/07/2024 12:08

Is this still the same at sixth form? Is it still very oversubscribed and you need to attend Catholic Church for a bazillion years beforehand?

Smoothie23 · 13/07/2024 10:42

If your from a non Catholic background esp keen to hear how your dd has found it.

If you are non Catholic then completely forget it as you are low on the admision criteria and the school is already oversubscribed and even some Catholic , Orthodox kids are not getting in

CaptainOhMyCaptain · 13/07/2024 09:36

I hadn’t heard of non Catholics getting in to be honest. Holy Cross reserves some places for non Catholics, the Ursuline doesn’t. Friends with children there are generally delighted with it.