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The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road, London SW6 1RX
The London Oratory School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,390 boys aged between 7 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Attainment, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Finances.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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 excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly 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 and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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