The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.7
13.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,179
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Ms Bernadette Boyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's College
Secondary · 927m away
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Norbury High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.6km away
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The New School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School a selective school?
No. Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School currently has 1,179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School take?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is in London, SW16 2HY, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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