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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstandinggraded 13/12/2023Ages 11–181,219 pupilsRoman Catholic
London, SW12 0AB
Lambeth

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Lambeth local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,219 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/12/2023, La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.1 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 13/12/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals36.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language56.6%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.8
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry38%
EBacc average point score4.29

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)31.6
Value added-0.05Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
Retention94%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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