The London Oratory School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Seagrave Road London SW6 1RX |
| Phone | 02073850102 |
| Reference Number | 137157 |
The London Oratory School has achieved an outstanding rating across all key areas, reflecting a commitment to high educational standards and the well-being of its students. This first inspection under the new framework highlights a broad, rich curriculum that excels in promoting not only academic success but also personal growth and character development. The school's emphasis on music and the arts, alongside robust support for all pupils including those with special educational needs, enhances the learning experience and fosters a nurturing school community where every student is encouraged to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1398 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.84%
Girls: 9.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | Unknown | 20 |
| 4 | 20 | Unknown | 20 |
| 5 | 20 | Unknown | 20 |
| 6 | 20 | Unknown | 20 |
| 7 | 182 | Unknown | 182 |
| 8 | 182 | Unknown | 182 |
| 9 | 186 | Unknown | 186 |
| 10 | 189 | Unknown | 189 |
| 11 | 183 | Unknown | 183 |
| 12 | 124 | 72 | 196 |
| 13 | 144 | 56 | 200 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 31.4% |
| White, British | 29.3% |
| African | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| Irish | 5% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The London Oratory School | |
| 11 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Broad and ambitious academic curriculum
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on music and arts development
- Commitment to personal development and character education
- Effective safeguarding practices
- High standards in sixth-form provision
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 62.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 77.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 86.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.86 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 41.6 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 29% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | ||
| Maths | 111 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | 2 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 205 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 122 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 584 | 131 |
Previous Years
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