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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.4 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
586
Capacity
1,219
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
48%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 36% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the EBacc entry rate at 29%. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Bottom 50% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
92%
School has high expectations
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School keeps me informed
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.8%
White British18.8%
White Other11.6%
Other9.4%
Mixed Other6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Irish3.1%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.56000, -0.14944 · NW5 1RP
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100059
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.lasainteunion.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School a good school?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School scores 55.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School in GCSEs?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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