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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.0%
Basics 9-5
42.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.646.4
2023/2448.746.4
2024/2548.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.060.00
2023/24+0.180.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.3%
EBacc APS
4.17
EBacc 9-5
17.4%
EBacc 9-4
21.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.17
A*-A Grades
23.4%
A*-B Grades
49.7%
AAB+ %
3.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 104 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Parliament Hill School
0.17 km away · Community school
Outstanding
William Ellis School
0.18 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Acland Burghley School
0.64 km away · Community school
Good
Heath School
1.01 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Channing School
1.19 km away · Other independent school

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About La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in London, Camden. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 76 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. The school has around 586 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP | More schools in Camden

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Nov 2010 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

What is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 76 responses): 83% of parents would recommend La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School.
What are La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School's latest exam results?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School located?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in London, Camden (NW5 1RP).
How many pupils attend La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School has around 586 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School with other schools?
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