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Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School

Requires Improvementgraded 19/03/2024Ages 11–16445 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
London, SE1 6EX
Southwark

Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Southwark local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 445 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 19/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Progress 8
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.8
England avg 45.1 · was 44.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 40% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry37%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.8
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake57.1%
Free school meals57.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled71%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in LondonSee the full area report for SE1 6EX