The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.38
Band 5Source: 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
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 916
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 56.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Trust
- THE PLATANOS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Judette Tapper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSudbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
JUS Education
Independent · 1.8km away
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Heron Academy
Academy · 1.9km away
South Bank University Sixth Form
16 plus · 1.9km away
Trinity Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Michael Tippett School
Special school · 1.9km away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Platanos College a selective school?
No. Platanos College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Platanos College's Ofsted rating?
Platanos College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Platanos College?
Platanos College currently has 916 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Platanos College take?
Platanos College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Platanos College?
Platanos College is in London, SW9 0AL, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Platanos College have a sixth form?
Yes, Platanos College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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