La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

A not judged voluntary aided school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School.

London, NW51RP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.5%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
3 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highgate Road
London, NW51RP
Phone
2074284600
Website
lasainteunion.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100059
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP
Website
http://www.lasainteunion.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1219 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
689
Free School Meals
41.1% (283 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
11.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
94.5%
Ebacc Entry:
21.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
43.8%
Ebacc Languages:
78.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.18
Progress 8 Range:
-0.06 to 0.42
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
108 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.5 (+16.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.18 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
43 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
689 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Each for all and all for God"

Empowering Women Valuing Individuals Nurturing Passions Inspiring Futures

Our mission is to create a flourishing community inspired by the life and teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Rooted in Christian principles, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and compassionate environment that promotes the flourishing of all its members. Our connections with one another are deemed "sacred" through the principles of: Service, Academia, Cooperation, Respect, Excellence, and Dignity. Our commitment spans three key dimensions: Students, Staff, and Community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debating Young Interpreters Creative Writing Music Drama Art Philosophy Classics Latin Molecule to Medicine Sustainability

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Leaders have designed a broad curriculum which offers a wide range of subjects, including Latin and drama. In all subjects, leaders have set out clearly what they want pupils to learn and when. This is sequenced so that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), build their understanding over time. STEAM curriculum is particularly strong.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care: morning to 6pm after school, holiday activities and Saturday study support. Open from 7:30am every day and provides Free Breakfast for all La Sainte Union students from 8:00am to 8:30am as part of our partnership with Magic Breakfast; homework support every evening from Monday to Thursday for Key Stage 3 and 4 students.

SEND Provision

La Sainte Union provides SEND provision with bespoke arrangements and a Connexions Personal Adviser, Mr Metcalfe.

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