The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,219
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr Dominic Malins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavenstone Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eveline Day School
Independent · 1.2km away
Mortimer School
Special school · 1.4km away
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
Independent · 1.4km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Finton House School
Independent · 1.8km away
The Livity School
Special school · 1.8km away
Fircroft Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School a selective school?
No. La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School currently has 1,219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School take?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is in London, SW12 0AB, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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