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About

Firmly rooted in our local community and with 140 years of experience in Catholic education, La Retraite is underpinned by its long history of academic excellence and strong values. Traditional values are seamlessly coupled with innovative teaching, promising each student academic excellence which lays the foundations for success that we are so well known for.

Alongside this, we value the importance of developing the whole person, and our high standards of education are complemented by an extensive range of enriching experiences which ensures every student discovers and develops their passions, uncovers a world beyond the classroom and takes the time to explore these life-changing endeavours.

Our pledge to prepare student for their future is strengthened by our unique student experience and our Traits of a La Retraite Student Campaign, which encourages the development of key skills and attributes through a wealth of experiences to stimulate and challenge, providing access to the resources and knowledge to fulfil every ambition.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Book Club
  • Choir
  • Cooking
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Gardening
  • Lego
  • Orchestra
  • Textiles
  • Times Tables Rock Stars

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • RHS School GardeningRecognised award

Key facts

URN
100637
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Lambeth
Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (12 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Melisa ClotteyChair of GovernorsFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Emma BlakeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Ms Nalini SinghGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Ms Naomi FetwiGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Lucinda HiggieGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Agnieszka FrochGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Councillor Nanda Manley-BrowneGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Sasha McBeanGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Melisa ClotteyGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mr Paul WaiteGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Ms Bronwen GrayGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2020 · until 2028
Dominic MalinsGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2015
Mr Tony Dabor FormerGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mr Francisco Orjales-Mourente FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2022 · term ended 2026

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