St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, London
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College in detail
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College in its own words
In its own words: "The Chaplaincy is a quiet, peaceful space open to all who wish to be involved and participate in the life, prayer and activities of the College Chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy exists to serve our students and staff and witnesses to our mission statement: that "the person and teaching of Christ" is at the centre of college life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Charles, we are privileged to work with talented students who aspire to improve their lives through education. Their success is a result of hard work and a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about working with young people."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, basketball, yoga, dance, ballet, STEM, art and debating.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 9am and an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Kensington and Chelsea
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 477 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 56% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 11% into work. 4% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Ladbroke Grove Underground Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Charles Square/Ladbroke Grv, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Charles provides an inclusive, supportive learning community where students feel valued and listened to. Teachers are highly aspirational, resulting in motivated students who develop strong academic skills and work-related abilities. The college excels in supporting students with additional needs through specialist teaching and personalized support, enabling most to achieve their qualifications.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for students with high needs, resulting in rapid progress and most achieving qualifications
- Outstanding behaviour, attitudes and personal development across the college
- Highly effective teaching that promotes discussion and develops valuable new knowledge and skills
- Comprehensive enrichment curriculum including clubs, volunteering and work placements
- Very good student attendance and punctuality with enthusiastic engagement in lessons
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent correction of spelling, punctuation and grammar errors, leading to repeated mistakes
- Student achievement not consistently high across all provision, particularly in A-level science and level 3 vocational media studies
- Partner involvement in curriculum design and implementation less developed in some areas such as English and geography
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Weaving club, debating club, acting club, clay jewellery making, salsa dancing, Italian club, fundraising activities, volunteering at soup kitchens and baby banks, student council, work placements, London culture activities
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is a Good provider in North Kensington, London, with Outstanding behaviour, attitudes and personal development. The college offers a broad range of academic and vocational courses guided by strong Catholic values.
About
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is a Roman Catholic sixth form college located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in Central London, England. It was originally Cardinal Manning Boys School, founded in 1955 and became St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College in 1990 following a reorganisation of the Catholic education system within the Archdiocese.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
30.3
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
1%
Achieving AAB+
Average
Value added
245
A-Level students
85%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 7 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 477 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
4%
Top-third university
69%
Degree course
70%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 270 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
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1 Jul 2026
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1 Jul 2026
Reflections Lessons from Auschwitz
18 Mar 2026
Annual Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony February 2026
17 Mar 2026
Jack Petchey Leader Award Spotlight on Mr Jonathan Gyimah!
15 Mar 2026
Matchweek Round-Up
13 Mar 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 186
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 25
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 186 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 25 serious and 161 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
41 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
Questions parents ask about St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
What is St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025.
What is the catchment area for St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 186 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 25 serious and 161 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 41 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College?
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is at 74 St Charles Square, North Kensington, London, W10 6EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)