The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 11.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
11.4
32.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.50
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 3,450
- Capacity
- 91%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Bellus-Ferreira (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2018 | Inspection
Emergency inspection
November 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2012 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2011 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
April 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
March 2006 | Inspection
Location
35 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmServite RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Park Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Frederick Hugh House
Independent · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashburnham Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
The London Oratory School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Fulham Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle a selective school?
No. Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle's Ofsted rating?
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle?
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle currently has 3,450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle take?
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle?
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is in London, SW7 2DG, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle have a sixth form?
Yes, Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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