SchoolScoresSaint Gabriel's College
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Langton Road, London, SW9 6UL
020 7793 3901 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Lambeth comparisons use the 7 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 34% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 14% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 39% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lambeth figures pool parents at the Lambeth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
107 pupils in this year group.
43% — 2 points above the Lambeth average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 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. | 47.9 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 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.
115 pupils in this year group.
87% — 4 points below the Lambeth average, and 5 points below 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. | 87% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 23% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 22% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 40% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 212 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.5
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.5% | 43.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.6% | 42.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 40% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.6% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.17% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 98% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 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
- Ark All Saints Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Arco Academy 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Platanos College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lilian Baylis Technology School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Bank University Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Peckham 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Walworth Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Saint Gabriel's College's Ofsted rating?
Saint Gabriel's College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Saint Gabriel's College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Saint Gabriel's College?
75% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Saint Gabriel's College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Saint Gabriel's College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Saint Gabriel's College as their first choice for 101 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 55 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 100627.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.