SchoolScoresThe London Oratory School
Academy · Secondary, ages 7 to 18 · Boys only · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX
020 7385 0102 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 September 2022.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
100% — 23 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 38 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 100% | 77% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 20% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 100% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 85% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
183 pupils in this year group.
78% — 16 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 78% | 62% | 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. | 62.3 | 55.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.0 | 5.2 | 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.
98% — 5 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 81% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 6% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 98% |
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
201 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 41% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 72% | 60% | 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. | 41.2 | 37.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
26 subjects, 647 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 95 | 18% | 37% | 40% |
| Economics | 76 | 1% | 36% | 26% |
| English Literature | 47 | 23% | 60% | 23% |
| Geography | 46 | 17% | 43% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 45 | 13% | 44% | 30% |
| History | 41 | 10% | 32% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 40 | 3% | 30% | 16% |
| Biology | 38 | 11% | 29% | 27% |
| Government and Politics | 37 | 11% | 35% | 26% |
| Physics | 33 | 12% | 39% | 31% |
| Religious Studies | 29 | 10% | 34% | 22% |
| Spanish | 20 | 30% | 60% | 34% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 19 | 16% | 58% | 59% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 13 | 31% | 62% | 38% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 9 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 0% | 13% | 24% |
| French | 8 | 0% | 38% | 38% |
| Italian | 8 | 38% | 100% | – |
| Music | 7 | 14% | 29% | 29% |
| Polish | 7 | 14% | 86% | 66% |
| Latin | 6 | 83% | 100% | – |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: German, Ancient History, Classical Greek, Portuguese, Russian.
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.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 students in this year group.
89% — 14 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 9% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
185 students in this year group.
90% — 15 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 30 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 90% | 75% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 75% | 31% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 157 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 226 |
| Of those, offered a place | 109 (48%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 694 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.4
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 Roman Catholic 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 | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 43.1% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 75% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 58% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7 | 10.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 27% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 17.8%* | 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
- The Fulham Boys School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chelsea Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lady Margaret School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- Collingham 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 27% A*/A at A level
- The Fulham Prep School Ltd 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Philip's School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Fulham Cross Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hurlingham Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Francis Holland Preparatory School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The London Oratory School's Ofsted rating?
The London Oratory School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 September 2022.
How did The London Oratory School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 32 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The London Oratory School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 226 families put The London Oratory School as their first choice for 157 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 109 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 137157.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.