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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.6 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,179
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, especially in English and Maths, where 83% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. While 84% of students progress to university, only 30% attend top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for those prioritizing elite university pathways.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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. | 57.7 | Top 10% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 67% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (268 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other35.3%
Black African18.8%
White British17.8%
Other6.2%
Mixed Other4.7%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black Other2.6%
White Irish2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.42497, -0.11874 · SW16 2HY
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School a good school?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School scores 95.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School?
Based on 268 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School in GCSEs?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.7. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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