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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Sophie Fegan

location_onLondon, NW5 1RP

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

817

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Attainment 8

48.5

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Camden

#1,144 of 3,216 nationally

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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a voluntary aided school in London, Camden, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 586 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing the school #4 in Camden and #1,144 of 3,216 nationally. 42.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 49.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

42.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.1%

Entering EBacc29.30%

EBacc APS4.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.30%

EBacc APS4.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.0%

Achieving A*–A23.4%

Achieving A*–B49.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.1%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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02 October 2019

Inspection Report

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25 February 2016

Inspection Report

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28 March 2014

Inspection Report

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04 November 2010

Inspection Report

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01 October 2008

Inspection Report

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18 October 2007

Inspection Report

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08 March 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-12-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-02-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2010-11-04

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-10-18

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.0%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 586 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	586	6	1.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	583	13	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	681	14	2.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	689	16	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	694	18	2.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	809	13	1.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	817	25	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	830	35	4.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	885	27	3.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	909	25	2.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	923	41	4.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	986	50	5.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	991	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,007	26	2.6%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,032	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,032	10	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,046	23	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,066	11	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,073	12	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,079	29	2.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,085	24	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,090	13	1.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,099	29	2.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,118	16	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,123	8	0.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,132	7	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree22%

disagree11%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree20%

agree33%

disagree33%

strongly disagree7%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree41%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree42%

disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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