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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.8 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,219
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school excels in providing a supportive educational environment for girls aged 11-18. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 35% nationally, with 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 45% reach the higher grade 5 threshold. Overall, it offers a solid academic foundation, particularly in a nurturing setting.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 48.8 | Top 35% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 38% | Top 36% 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%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African39.5%
Black Caribbean15.7%
Other10.8%
White Other7.0%
Black Other6.2%
Mixed Other5.3%
Asian Other3.4%
White British2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.44773, -0.14280 · SW12 0AB
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Frequently asked questions
What is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School a good school?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School scores 81.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School in GCSEs?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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