La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
URN: 100637 • London SW12 0AB
Overview
- Name
- La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
- URN
- 100637
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dominic Malins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086735644
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Atkins Road, London SW12 0AB
Summary
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, located in Lambeth, London, is a voluntary aided secondary school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and the development of its students' character. With a history spanning over 140 years, the school operates under a Catholic ethos, promoting values such as justice, mercy, and humility. The school aims to provide a holistic education that nurtures each girl's individuality, aspirations, and passions, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future.
The school has an enrolment of 1,219 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,140, which reflects its popularity within the community. Approximately 37.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse demographic. La Retraite is recognised as an Ofsted Outstanding school, highlighting its high expectations and successful outcomes, including impressive academic results and pathways to further education.
In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, La Retraite offers a range of enriching experiences that encourage personal growth and community engagement. The school fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming students from various backgrounds and faiths, and aims to empower young women to become confident, compassionate leaders in society.
The school has an enrolment of 1,219 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,140, which reflects its popularity within the community. Approximately 37.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse demographic. La Retraite is recognised as an Ofsted Outstanding school, highlighting its high expectations and successful outcomes, including impressive academic results and pathways to further education.
In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, La Retraite offers a range of enriching experiences that encourage personal growth and community engagement. The school fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming students from various backgrounds and faiths, and aims to empower young women to become confident, compassionate leaders in society.
Useful links
- Grebot Donnelly Ltd (other)
- Benchmarking (other)
- La Retraite 6 (6th Form) (other)
- Sixth Form Results 2025 (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Work With Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Lambeth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1140
- Pupils
- 1219
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 1127
- FSM %
- 37.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1219 | 92 | 1127 | 1140 | 37.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1195 | 82 | 1113 | 1140 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1130 | 36 | 1094 | 1140 | 29.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1130 | 36 | 1094 | 1140 | 29.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1080 | 28 | 1052 | 1075 | 25.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1030 | 27 | 1003 | 1075 | 19.90 |
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