SchoolScoresPlatanos College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE PLATANOS TRUST
Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL
07971 083782 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 October 2021.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
149 pupils in this year group.
36% — 6 points below the Lambeth average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.8 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
185 pupils in this year group.
96% — 5 points above the Lambeth average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 15% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
33 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | E+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 4% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 12.4 | 35.0 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | E+ |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 84 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 17 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Law | 11 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 10 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Mathematics, Sociology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Art and Design (Photography), Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lambeth. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 99 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 67 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 199 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.1% | 43.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 72.1% | 42.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.7% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2 | 10.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.1% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 82% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 10.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 97% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 31.4% | 19.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint Gabriel's College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lilian Baylis Technology School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark All Saints Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newton Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Bank University Sixth Form 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Trinity Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Pimlico Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Arco Academy 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Platanos College's Ofsted rating?
Platanos College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 October 2021.
How did Platanos College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Platanos College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Platanos College as their first choice for 99 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 67 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136450.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.