La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London, NW5 1RP · Camden · secondary school
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3rd of 10 secondary schools in Camden 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 — 8.8/10 against 481 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 57.1 · 77 | 46% | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.18 · 63 | 38% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.4 · 84 | 15% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.18 in 2023/24, 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music groups like LSU Voices, Voces Divinas, Vocal Harmony Group, LaSOUL, and the String Club. They participate in concerts, shows, productions, and talent shows. Trips include NASA HQ in Florida, CERN in Switzerland, Wall Street in New York, Berlin, Paris, Greece, the Science Museum, and the Royal Observatory.
Getting in
The published school roll is 550 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,219. 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 school support pupils in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Overview
The report describes a school where values of service, dignity, and respect are deeply embedded, fostering a kind and safe environment for pupils. Leaders have designed a broad, well-sequenced curriculum that supports strong academic outcomes and personal development, particularly for sixth-form students. While the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all judged as Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in teaching adaptations and behaviour management that require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad" and "sequenced so that pupils... build their understanding over time," leading to "deeply connected understanding" in subjects like history.
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness towards each other," with bullying being "rare" and staff effectively managing incidents.
- There is a "wide extra-curricular offer" including clubs and leadership roles, such as reading mentors, which enhance pupil engagement.
- Personal development is "well considered," with pupils taught to "appreciate and respect difference" and receive comprehensive career guidance.
- Staff feel "supported with their well-being" and believe workload demands are "carefully considered."
Areas to improve
- Staff are not always "consistently checking for understanding and adapting teaching," meaning some pupils, including those with SEND, are not developing fluency as effectively as they could.
- Recently introduced behaviour systems are "not consistently applied," particularly during informal times, leaving some pupils unclear about how issues are followed up.
- The school and governors lack "sufficient oversight" of whether newer policies are having the intended impact on disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.7 |
| 2024/25 | 48.5 |
| 2025/26 | 54.4 |
| 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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