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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
- Secondary
- Lambeth SW12 0AB
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: The school guides pupils to achieve excellent outcomes in public examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, both in and out of lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders make sure that staff are well trained and fully prepared.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers build pupils' confidence through skilled questioning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak favourably of the school and appreciate it.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders follow up on any absence quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continue to refine the high-quality curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils explore British values, equality, online safety, and relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a range of clubs and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils participate well in extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils can undertake rock climbing, first aid or mountain biking.
Career Counselling Services: The school offers an extensive careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Provision in the sixth form is particularly strong.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The needs of pupils with SEND are identified accurately and met in class.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a range of subjects including A levels and T levels.
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is a Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1195 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Roman Catholic Girls' School at La Retraite. Our 11鈥�18 school has a rich history of academic excellence and community service dating back to 1880. Above all, we are a family that welcomes, respects, values, and takes care of everyone. Despite being mostly a ladies' institution, we do have a mixed Sixth Form. to give the students a place to grow in their overall well-being and to strengthen their faith, whatever it may be. to promote the welfare and happiness of the pupils. To assist pupils in negotiating their way through the rigours of growing up in London, we have a large pastoral team. We genuinely believe that content students have a higher chance of academic success. to be able to take advantage of the best opportunities. This includes outstanding teaching in all subjects, subsidised music lessons, excellent facilities, a Scholarship scheme and a huge range of extra-curricular clubs and trips. to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. A number of schemes are in place, including Debate Leaders, Sports Leaders, Student Leaders and the Royal Navy Cadets, to enable the students to further their leadership skills and La Retraite students can be seen at numerous events organising and leading. La Retraite students are polite, kind, tolerant young people who work hard, achieve great things and make a difference to their communities. We are incredibly happy with them.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 34% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.70% | - | 18.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 28.22% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 39.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 31.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 10.22% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 91.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 22.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 44.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.25% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 33.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 45.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 39.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 16.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 23.24% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 92.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 25.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 42.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 4 | 26.35% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 38.9% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 35% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 4 | 11.65% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 5 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 19.79% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 38.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 8.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.14% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 10 | 24.2% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 10 | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 35.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 18 | 11.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 2 | 18.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.69 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 75.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 19.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 35.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 9.21% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.29% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 21.26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 31.32% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 23.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 12.16% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 13.58% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 114 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 7.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 28.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 34.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.58% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.68 | 33.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.37 | 33.44 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.70% | 18.74% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 101 | 114 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 67.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.1% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 14% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.8% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.9 | 36.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.61 | 34.87 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.0% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 115 | 139 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 69.8% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 8.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 14.3% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.82 3 | 31.27 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.65 4 | 30.92 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 17.33% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 147 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 65.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 12.1% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.25 1 | 30.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.65 3 | 29.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.0% | 14.26% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 7.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 5.3% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.26 | 24.37 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.14 | 25.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 16.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 10.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.71% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1