- It was founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Charity of St Paul the Apostle, who still support the school both financially and as governors.
- Attendance is closely monitored and displayed, with graphs on noticeboards, publications of attendance leagues and a prize-giving for the winning form.
- Famous alumnae include the actress Julie Walters and the former Labour MP Clare Short.
- It’s the first and only school in the country to run its own Air Cadets programme; the all-girl flight is set to become its own squadron.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 47

Grade
%
A*
12.1
A
34.4
B
35.8
A*/A
46.5
A*-B
82.3
GCSE 2024 rank: 138

Grade
%
A*/9/8
34.5
A/7
18.9
A*/A/9/8/7
53.3