The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.3
18.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
78%
35.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,398
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Daniel Wright (Acting Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Cross RC School
Primary · 758m away
Evergreen Primary School
Independent · 816m away
Lady Margaret School
Secondary · 949m away
First Bridge School
Independent · 1.1km away
L'Ecole des Petits School
Independent · 1.1km away
Sulivan Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thomas's Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Parsons Green Prep School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The London Oratory School a selective school?
No. The London Oratory School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The London Oratory School's Ofsted rating?
The London Oratory School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The London Oratory School?
The London Oratory School currently has 1,398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The London Oratory School take?
The London Oratory School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The London Oratory School?
The London Oratory School is in London, SW6 1RX, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The London Oratory School have a sixth form?
Yes, The London Oratory School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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