The London Oratory School

A outstanding academy converter school in Hammersmith and Fulham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The London Oratory School.

London, SW61RX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.62
English & Maths grade 4+ %
71.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 92.3%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
80.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 95.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Seagrave Road
London, SW61RX
Phone
2073850102
Website
london-oratory.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137157
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX
Website
http://www.london-oratory.org
Age range
7-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL
Capacity
1231 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
1,393
Free School Meals
12.1% (169 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
82.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
77%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
185 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
69.2 (+49.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
92.3 (+40.3 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
95.0 (+36.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
82.0 (+25.9 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
32.0 (+24.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
116
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,393 pupils
7-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(46 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(41 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respice Finem"

Prudence Justice Temperance Fortitude Faith Hope Charity

The London Oratory School is part of the Catholic Church, and, as such, is conducted in full accordance with the Canon Law and teachings of the Church and the trust deed of the London Oratory Charity.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Headmaster emphasising The London Oratory School’s Catholic Oratorian tradition, a broad liberal arts education, liturgical life and formation of character through the Cardinal virtues, with a strong emphasis on music and belonging.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Drama Duke of Edinburgh Award Music ensembles Sport

Sports

Cricket

Facilities

St Philip's Library School Chapel Oratory Church Cricket nets Bowling machine

Curriculum Highlights

Broad liberal arts curriculum spanning Junior House, Senior School and Sixth Form Latin and Greek offered More than 25 extra-curricular societies Cardinal virtues formation (Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, Faith, Hope, Charity) Reading for Pleasure program with St Philip’s Library integrated into learning