Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
London, SE1 6EX · Southwark · secondary school
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18th of 19 secondary schools in Southwark we can score, 20 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 6.2/10 against 204 of them, against 4.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.3 · 19 | 30% | 0.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.4 · 41 | 10% | 0.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 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 (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Theatre Troupe.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 620. 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 to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the curriculum prepare students for the next stage of education given the current progress metrics?
What Ofsted said about Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
Overview
The report describes a "warm and welcoming" school where pupils enjoy strong friendships and benefit from a comprehensive personal development programme. However, the overall quality of education is judged as not strong, primarily because teaching does not consistently support pupils to "remember and apply knowledge securely over time" across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "patient and kind" behaviour, with a "calm and orderly" atmosphere around the site.
- The curriculum in some subjects, notably English, is "very effective," leading to high achievement.
- Pupils benefit from a "comprehensive careers programme" and have "high aspirations for a bright future."
- Staff feel leaders are "considerate of their workload and well-being," fostering a positive staff culture.
- Leaders have made "positive changes to the curriculum" and improved integration for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Teaching must ensure pupils’ "prior learning is reviewed and embedded in long-term memory" to deepen subject understanding.
- The school must ensure curriculum adaptations consistently meet the needs of all pupils with SEND, as current support is variable.
- Systems to support pupils who struggle with reading are in their "infancy" and need to be developed to help them catch up quickly.
- New behaviour systems are not "fully embedded," leading to occasional disruption that requires consistent application.
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 | 44.8 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.4 |
| 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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