The London Oratory School
London, SW6 1RX · Hammersmith and Fulham · secondary school
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3rd of 11 secondary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 514 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.28 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.2 · 88 | 30% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.62 · 88 | 25% | 2.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.9 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The London Oratory School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 77.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force and work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,392 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,231. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How do the Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh programmes fit into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about The London Oratory School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils thrive” and are “happy and safe,” noting that leaders have “high ambitions for the achievement of all pupils.” It highlights an “exceptional” environment where pupils are “polite and well mannered” and “curious learners who work hard in class.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broader than the national curriculum,” with music and singing at its heart; all pupils in Years 7 to 9 learn to play instruments.
- Teachers are “subject experts” who encourage pupils to attempt work beyond expectations, resulting in “highly positive attitudes to learning.”
- “Low-level disruption is very rare,” allowing learning to proceed uninterrupted, while teachers “address misconceptions swiftly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “extremely well supported” and achieve as highly as their peers.
- Sixth-form students act as role models, supporting younger pupils and engaging in community service, fostering “perseverance and resilience.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with “robust” policies understood by all staff and proactive measures to ensure pupils understand healthy relationships and consent.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5 |
| 2024/25 | 62.3 |
| 2025/26 | 59.9 |
| 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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