Located in London, Lansdowne School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Lansdowne School currently has around 170 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 76.5% boys and 23.5% girls. Around 74.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 29.4%. caribbean pupils make up about 24.1% , followed by white british at 15.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 7% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD |
| Website: | https://www.lansdowneturneyfederation.co.uk/page/?title=Lansdowne+School&pid=26 |
| Telephone: | 02077373713 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Linda Adams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100654 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 170 |
| Number of Pupils: | 170 |
| Number of Boys: | 130 |
| Number of Girls: | 40 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.7% | 8.2% |
| African | 29.40% | 50 |
| Caribbean | 24.10% | 41 |
| White British | 15.30% | 26 |
| Other White | 11.80% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Junior School Stockwell Road , Brixton SW9 9TG | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Primary School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Infants' School Stockwell Road , SW9 9TG | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , Stockwell SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 829 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,237 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School (Girls') 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra Independent School 3-5 Gresham Road , Stockwell SW9 7PH | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mind School Suite 9 Warwick House , Overton Road SW9 7JP | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.