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Platanos College
Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.8 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
916
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 76% nationally for Attainment 8. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above, currently at 36%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, making it a viable option for families in Lambeth.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 40.8 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 43% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African38.1%
White Other18.6%
Black Caribbean16.4%
Other6.4%
White British4.9%
Mixed Other4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Location
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51.47387, -0.12003 · SW9 0AL
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN136450
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.platanoscollege.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Platanos College rated by Ofsted?
Platanos College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Platanos College a good school?
Platanos College scores 29.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Platanos College in GCSEs?
Platanos College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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