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Platanos College
Goodgraded 19/10/2021Ages 11–19916 pupilsNone
Platanos College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Lambeth local authority. The school has around 916 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2021, Platanos College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Platanos College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/10/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence29.1%England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals54.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language70.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 840.8
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
EBacc entry43%
EBacc average point score3.71
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)E+APS per entry 12.4
Value added-1.38Well below average · 95% CI -1.6 to -1.1
Retention88%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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