About Our School

The school was founded in Amhurst Park in 1904 by the Servite Sisters. Our ethos therefore is derived from and based on Servite Values. Those values include openness and respect for diversity therefore, whilst many of our teaching staff are not Catholic or Christian, all staff appreciate the strength of the faith community to which they belong.

All members of the school community are included in the holistic vision of evangelisation as ‘shaping tomorrow, inspired by faith’. Our Marian commitment to service provides a working climate that enables teachers to thrive in their work; our girls are engaged learners, teachers can enjoy practicing their craft and students have a desire to achieve and have personal ambition.

We recognise the uniqueness of each individual student and have strong links between academic and pastoral systems to ensure that provision meets the needs of all students.

‘Shaping Tomorrow, Inspired by Faith.’

We are a school with a strong and tangible sense of community and belonging. We genuinely believe in preparing our students to become compassionate and caring citizens, aware of their global responsibilities. The school motto, found on our crest, is ‘Nitendo Vincamus’, which translates as “Through our efforts, we overcome”. It was with this in mind that the sisters of the Servite Order opened our school in Stamford Hill in 1904, providing educational opportunities for some of the girls of Hackney. Today, we still work with this in mind; to support our students, to work with them and for them, to remove barriers to achievement and to work together to enable success. We are all ‘shaping tomorrow, inspired by faith.’

School Performance

Our current Progress 8 score is +0.5 and 50.8 attainment which is above average, both in a high performing borough (average 49.1) and nationally (average 44.2).

Grade 5 or above in English and Maths 46% (England average 39.1%)

Grade 4 or above in English and Maths 72% ( 63.3%)

Grade 5 or above in all subjects 65% ( 53%)

Biology A-C 100% (90%)

Chemistry A-C 100% (90%)

Science A-C 89% (48%)

Progress 8 +0.5 (above average top 12% nationally)

A levels average grade C: 27.6 points

Vocational Courses average grade Distinction + 37.7 points