The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010). Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 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
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 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
- 586
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 38.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Fegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCollege Francais Bilingue De Londres
Independent · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rhyl Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Haverstock School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Primary · 1.8km away
Fine Arts College
Independent · 1.8km away
The Camden School for Girls
Secondary · 1.9km away
Hawley Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School a selective school?
No. La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School take?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is in London, NW5 1RP, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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