La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Contact details for the school

School Name: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Address: Atkins Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW12 0AB
Telephone Number: 02 0867 5644
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dominic Malins
Capacity: 1140
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1197 (7% boys & 93% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.9%

Location and administration

URN: 100637
DfE Number: 208/5400
UKPRN: 10003732
UPRN: 200000453941
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Lambeth (E09000022)
Constituency: Clapham and Brixton Hill (E14001175)
Electoral Ward: Clapham Park (E05014101)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 529156E, 173718N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 54.11" N 0° 8' 33.53" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCVX4+8W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Henry Cavendish Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Alderbrook Primary School (0.5km)
  3. The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten (0.6km)
  4. St Bede's Catholic Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Bonneville Primary School (0.6km)
  6. St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College (0.7km)
  7. Telferscot Primary School (0.7km)
  8. London Park School Clapham (0.7km)
  9. Balham Nursery School (0.8km)
  10. Maytree Nursery School (0.9km)
Governors

  • Ms Emma Blake - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Ms Melisa Clottey - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 December 2026.
  • Ms Melisa Clottey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 December 2026.
  • Mr Tony Dabor - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Ms Naomi Fetwi - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Ms Agnieszka Froch - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
  • Ms Bronwen Gray - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Ms Lucinda Higgie - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Ms Deborah Hogan - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 August 2025.
  • Dominic Malins - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Councillor Nanda Manley-Browne - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 28 April 2028.
  • Ms Sasha McBean - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mr Francisco Orjales-Mourente - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Ms Nalini Singh - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Mr Paul Waite - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2029.