Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 118 St George's Road London SE1 6EX |
| Phone | 02072611121 |
| Reference Number | 149369 |
Description
betaNotre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School, located at 118 St George's Road, SE1 6EX, is an all-girls' secondary school in Elephant and Castle, South London. Founded in 1855 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the school provides a Catholic education for girls aged 11 to 16. As of 2023, the school's enrollment is 615 students, and the current headteacher is Sister Anne Marie Niblock. The school is part of the South East London Catholic Academy Trust (SELCAT) and follows the curriculum as an academy since converting from voluntary-aided status in December 2022. Notre Dame RC Girls' School boasts outstanding status, having been last inspected by Ofsted in 2012, and is recognized for its close cooperation with parents and impressive exam results.
Notre Dame stands out for its dedication to the spiritual and academic well-being of its students, emphasizing the teachings of their foundress Saint Julie Billiart. Students have the opportunity to attend St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College or other Catholic Sixth Form Colleges upon completion of their secondary education. With a strong emphasis on art, design, technology, music, drama, and physical education, the curriculum encourages students to nurture their creativity while also building sound academic foundations.
As a Catholic school, Notre Dame prizes building a community with high expectations and acknowledges close partnership with parents. Notre Dame's core values and dedication to student achievement have made it a beacon for quality education in South London.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 505 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 65 | 65 |
| 8 | Unknown | 71 | 71 |
| 9 | Unknown | 120 | 120 |
| 10 | Unknown | 112 | 112 |
| 11 | Unknown | 137 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 35.6% |
| Caribbean | 10.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.1% |
| White, British | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-12-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | Unlock | Unlock |
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London Christian School
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0.67 miles |
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0.69 miles |
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Vauxhall Primary School
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0.75 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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0.79 miles |
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Beormund Primary School
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0.81 miles |
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Henry Fawcett Primary School
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Morley College London
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0.18 miles |
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0.26 miles |
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King's College London Maths School
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0.26 miles |
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Oasis Restore
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0.26 miles |
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London College of Printing & Distributive Trades
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0.27 miles |
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Vanguard School
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0.44 miles |
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The Marine Society College of the Sea
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0.45 miles |
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DLD College
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0.48 miles |
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy
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0.49 miles |
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Octavia House Schools, London
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0.5 miles |
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Evelina Hospital School
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0.59 miles |
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London Nautical School
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0.66 miles |
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London Nautical School
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0.81 miles |
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Lilian Baylis Technology School
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0.9 miles |
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Westminster School
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0.94 miles |
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0.94 miles |
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1.02 miles |
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Harris Westminster Sixth Form
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1.09 miles |