Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is a secondary school in Lambeth for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 1st of 15 secondary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 30 April 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils are safe and happy. They achieve exceptionally well at this school. Pupils receive an education full of opportunities needed for them to thrive. This includes an ambitious, broad and engaging curriculum. Pupils value the education they receive and work hard in lessons, benefitting from expert teaching. The inclusive ethos ensures that all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported and encouraged to be ambitious and confident learners. The school prioritises pupils' wider development. There are an extensive range of opportunities that nurture pupils' individual talents and interests. These include many sporting activities, music, drama, debating, chess and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils relish these experiences and participation rates are high. Spiritual and social development are an essential part of school life. Behaviour is impeccable in lessons and around the school. Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly. Pupils feel safe and are taught how to be safe. The emphasis on community and respectful relationships is central to the school's ethos. Pupils are proud to be a member of this welcoming and harmonious school, where attendance rates are exceptionally high. Pupils appreciate the support available to them and excel both, academically and in their character development.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

177 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.7

57.7, 11.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths61.6%

61.6%, 16.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths83.1%

83.1%, 18.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc67.2%

67.2%, 26.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.44

5.44, 1.35 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

108 students

Average point score per A level entry40.48

40.48, 5.48 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,187 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals21.9%

21.9%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.9%

40.9%, 19.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dunraven School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.7
St Joseph's College0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.5
The Norwood School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.2
Norbury High School for Girls1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.4
The New School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Bernadette Boyle
Address
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
100638

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.