Platanos College

Welcome to the Platanos College website. We hope that, as you explore the site, you will find a wealth of useful information about the school. Pupils at our school are dedicated, hard working and aspirational. Platanos College has much to be proud of, and an exciting future to look forward to.

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to become an active citizen in a school which values academic excellence, creativity and resourcefulness. We are proud that Platanos College is such a school.

Platanos College is a high-performing school for pupils aged 11 to 16 and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are an academy and a member school of the Platanos Trust.

Platanos College received its third, successive Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2014/2015. Over the last decade, our results have risen rapidly and we are proud of our commitment to our learners and the community.

We have an unshakeable belief that we can make a difference. We have high expectations of all in our community and believe that every learner can achieve beyond their expectations.

We firmly believe that one’s attitude is the key ingredient in achieving success regardless of background or ability. We are proud of our inspirational environment which is at the heart of our community.

Platanos College exists and works for all pupils and learners. We have an unshakeable belief that we can make a difference. We are changing lives. We have high expectations of all in our community.

We firmly believe that one’s attitude is the key ingredient in achieving success regardless of background or ability. Attitude Determines Altitude.

We prepare pupils and learners to take advantage of learning opportunities throughout their lives and to rise to the demands of academic rigour, high standards of scholarship, further and higher education, as well as opportunities in creative careers, the service industry and business, accountancy and finance.

We believe that every learner can succeed and we challenge and support them to reach their full potential. We offer all learners a rounded education to meet the challenges of an ever changing society.

We raise the aspiration of learners to ensure that they achieve beyond their expectations and play a valuable role in the world.

We celebrate success and encourage pupils and learners to take part in and enjoy learning and life by stretching the abilities of all. All areas of our Academy Trust work together with shared and consistent values.

We are proud of the cultural diversity in our school and encourage tolerance and respect for each individual. We link our school to other cultures and communities throughout the world.

Platanos College is an inclusive school and caters for pupils of all abilities. Pupils at the school are part of an inspirational learning environment. We have previously been recognised nationally as one of the top-performing schools in England.

• Platanos College is a member of the SSAT Leading Edge network of high-performing schools.
• Platanos College is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.
• Platanos College has been a member of The Mayor of London’s Schools for Success programme for excellent schools.
• Platanos College was recognised by the Sutton Trust as one of the best schools in the country from the top 500 schools.
• Platanos College was recognised by the SSAT in the top 10% of schools in England for adding value to pupils’ GCSE attainment.Member of the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA).