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Platanos College

Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

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

Academic picture

40.8school · 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
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.7%
Basics 9-5
34.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

40.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.846.4
2023/2444.046.4
2024/2540.846.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.370.00
2023/24-0.220.00
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
43.0%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
13.4%
EBacc 9-4
22.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
12.38
A*-A Grades
2.4%
A*-B Grades
3.6%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 39 students entered

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About Platanos College

Platanos College is a secondary school in London, Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 916 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL | More schools in Lambeth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Platanos College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. Dec 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Platanos College

What is Platanos College's Ofsted rating?
Platanos College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Platanos College's latest exam results?
Platanos College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Platanos College located?
Platanos College is a secondary school in London, Lambeth (SW9 0AL).
How many pupils attend Platanos College?
Platanos College has around 916 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Platanos College with other schools?
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