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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 170
Number of Pupils: 170
Number of Boys: 130
Number of Girls: 40

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African29.40%50
Caribbean24.10%41
White British15.30%26
Other White11.80%20
White and Black Caribbean4.10%7
Other Mixed2.90%5
Unclassified2.40%4
Chinese1.80%3
Other Black1.80%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%3
White and Black African1.20%2
Bangladeshi1.20%2
Indian1.20%2
Pakistani0.60%1
Other Asian0.60%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.61)
Of the 27 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 22 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.61
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
-0.06
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
42%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
0.6
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.0
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.