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Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
118 St George's Road, London, SE1 6EX, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.1 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
445
Capacity
620
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, the school performs in the top 66% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement among students. However, only 53% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting that there are areas needing attention, but the school's performance in the context of national averages shows potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African37.3%
Black Other18.0%
Other12.4%
Black Caribbean8.5%
Mixed Other6.5%
White British3.8%
Asian Other3.6%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.49698, -0.10614 · SE1 6EX
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN149369
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School a good school?
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School scores 12.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School in GCSEs?
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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