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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstandinggraded 13/12/2023Ages 11–181,219 pupilsFaithRoman 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 & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.8
England avg 45.1 · was 51.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 80% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.29
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-level31.6
A-level grade (point score)31.6
A-level grade (best 3)29.9
APS best 3: 29.9
AAB or better4%
Retention94%
Value added-0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.1%
Free school meals36.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language56.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled105%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in LondonSee the full area report for SW12 0AB