Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
London, SW16 2HY · Lambeth · secondary school
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2nd of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 914 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.4 · 88 | 46% | 4.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 38% | 3.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.6 · 90 | 15% | 1.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.74, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Ancient Greek, Coding, Science, Drama, and Art/Textiles. Sports options include basketball, netball, rugby, and football. Music and arts groups feature the Jazz Ensemble, Chapel Choir, and Aspire.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,187 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Progress 8 score of +0.74 translate into individual support for students? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “safe and happy,” achieving “exceptionally well” through an “ambitious, broad and engaging curriculum.” The school fosters an “inclusive ethos” where all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to become “ambitious and confident.”
Strengths
- Teachers are “well-trained” and use “systematic” checks to ensure pupils acquire “strong understanding” and apply knowledge in “increasingly complex contexts.”
- Behaviour is “impeccable” with “rare” bullying, underpinned by “high expectations” and a culture of “respectful relationships.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” offering a “wide, rich set of experiences” including sports, arts, and leadership roles like the ‘Big Sister’ programme.
- Reading is “prioritised” with effective support for struggling pupils, while attendance rates are “exceptionally high.”
- Leaders demonstrate “relentless ambition,” and governors have a “forensic understanding” of the school’s operations.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.4 |
| 2024/25 | 57.7 |
| 2025/26 | 58.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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