La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
La Retraite is an outstanding school where girls from diverse backgrounds thrive and achieve exceptionally well. Teachers know each student personally and tailor learning to their individual needs, which means all groups - including those learning English as an additional language - make rapid progress. The school is particularly strong in English, mathematics and modern languages, and creates a warm, harmonious environment where students are proud of their achievements.
Key Strengths
- All student groups make fast progress regardless of ability or background, with students making outstanding progress from average starting points
- Teaching is outstanding because teachers know students extremely well and personalise learning to individual needs
- Achievement is exceptionally strong in English, mathematics, modern foreign languages, art and religious education
- Behaviour is outstanding with students working very conscientiously and getting along harmoniously across all backgrounds
- The school uses pupil premium funding very effectively to support disadvantaged students
Areas for Improvement
- Sixth form achievement needs to reach the same outstanding standard as the main school by sharing the most-effective teaching methods for this age group
- Students need more opportunities to respond to and follow up on written feedback from teachers' marking
- Sixth form students need greater emphasis on developing independent study skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with the school demonstrating strong care for and protection of students and staff through thorough monitoring and support systems.
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is an outstanding secondary school with specialist status in mathematics and science, where students from diverse backgrounds achieve exceptionally well. The new headteacher has built upon previous high achievement to raise GCSE and A-level attainment further.
At a Glance
38.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.1
Avg class size
49
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,197 pupils
1,140 capacity
57 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lambeth
Places available
2,421
Applications
2,225
Got 1st preference
64.1%
Got preferred school
92.4%
Secondary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.62386%
Overall absence
14.6145%
Persistent absence
869
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Alderbrook Primary School
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Bonneville Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
Glenbrook Primary School
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Hornsby House School
Ravenstone Primary School
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