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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Highgate Road, London NW5 1RP
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Camden). It has about 820 girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Representation and Finances.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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