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Platanos College
Goodgraded 19/10/2021Ages 11–19916 pupilsFaithNone
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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 840.8
England avg 45.1 · was 44.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry43%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.71
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)E+
APS per entry 12.4
A-level grade (best 3)E+
APS best 3: 14.1
AAB or better0%
Retention88%
Value added-1.38
Well below average · 95% CI -1.6 to -1.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake54.0%
Free school meals54.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language70.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.4%
Attendance91.4%
England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
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