Platanos College
Platanos College is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 870
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Clapham Road, London, SW9 0AL
- Phone
- 07971 083782
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, October 2021.
- Overall effectiveness: Good
- The quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found that pupils behave well, there is very little bullying and adults respond and take action if it occurs.
- Inspectors found that trustees have not held leaders to account for the overall quality of education with the same diligence.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school is located in stunning new buildings in a newly landscaped site in south London.
Source: Platanos College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Centres of Excellence in Science, Maths, Sports, Writing and Drama support learning and the most able pupils have an accelerated curriculum.
- Key Stage 3 subjects include French, Spanish, Latin and Mandarin Chinese, from Year 7 to Year 9.
- The literacy schemes used include Accelerated Reader, Ruth Miskin programme, Success Maker and Guided Reading programme.
Source: Platanos College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- The school runs an annual trip to Spain, Santiago.
Source: Platanos College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The published admission number for Year 7 is 160, including pupils admitted through banding and the Art or Music selection process.
- Places for Year 7 are allocated through five ability bands set by Cognitive Ability Test results, with equal numbers admitted into each band.
Source: Platanos College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school day typically starts at 8.40 am, with pupils required in school by 8.30 am.
- Pupils are encouraged to apply for membership of many clubs that extend the curriculum.
- Key Stage 3 pupils finish at 3.00 pm and Key Stage 4 pupils finish at 3.25 pm.
- Extra-curricular activities include maths, debating and public speaking, creative writing and music.
Source: Platanos College website; Platanos College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- A SENCO coordinates support for pupils with SEND and a team of Learning Support Assistants supports pupils in class.
Source: Platanos College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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