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Platanos College

State school · London, SW9 0AL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 916 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
916 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Lambeth

Headteacher

Head

Ms Judette Tapper

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 31 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Stockwell Primary School 14 %
Van Gogh Primary 12 %
Larkhall Primary Campus 8 %
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism 8 %
Allen Edwards Primary School 7 %
Clapham Manor Primary School 4 %
Loughborough Primary School 4 %
Herbert Morrison Primary School 4 %
Hill Mead Primary School 3 %
Ashmole Primary School 3 %
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.8%
LA avg.
43.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
34.59
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
45
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
23.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

916
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Clapham Road
London
SW9 0AL
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Telephone: 07971 083782

Email: info@platanoscollege.com

Website: http://www.platanoscollege.com

Local authority: London Borough of Lambeth

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School data & information Platanos College Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL
916 Pupil numbers
56.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
70 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
45 Number of teachers
4 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.8%
LA avg.
43.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.00
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.22 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 5
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6

Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
34.59
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Platanos College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
23.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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