Located in London, Lilian Baylis Technology School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.

Lilian Baylis Technology School currently has around 836 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 52.5% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 37.3%. caribbean pupils make up about 13.4% , followed by other white at 12%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 323 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
Website: http://www.lilianbaylis.com/
Telephone: 02070919500
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Karen Chamberlain
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 100625

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 900
Number of Pupils: 836
Number of Boys: 419
Number of Girls: 417

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 18% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African37.30%312
Caribbean13.40%112
Other White12.00%100
Other Mixed5.40%45
White British5.10%43
Other (any other ethnic group)4.90%41
Bangladeshi3.90%33
Other Black3.50%29
White and Black African3.00%25
White and Black Caribbean2.90%24
Other Asian2.20%18
Chinese1.80%15
Unclassified1.20%10
Pakistani1.20%10
White and Asian1.10%9
Indian0.80%7
Irish0.40%3
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.13)
Of the 123 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 116 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.13
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
-0.06
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
44%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
42%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
50%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.9
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.4
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 735 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
- not rated 1,122 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,786 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 3,189 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA
2out of 4 147 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Harleyford Road , Kennington SE11 5SL
3out of 4 195 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Vauxhall Primary School
Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG
3out of 4 336 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Bowling Green Street , SE11 5BZ
3out of 4 470 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Henry Fawcett Junior School
Clayton Street , SE11 5BZ
- not rated 470 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lilian Baylis Technology School
323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archbishop Tenison's School
55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR
- not rated 461 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Tenison's School
55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR
- not rated 462 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pimlico School
Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT
- not rated 1,497 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT
3out of 4 1,497 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 1,144 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 1,282 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 1,537 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 1,921 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Ada National College for Digital Skills
1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD
- not rated 2,293 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 1,402 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,331 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Five Bridges
331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY
- not rated 52 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Bbi School
Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG
- not rated 380 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aspen House School
Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN
- not rated 528 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre
Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY
- not rated 573 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Dolphin School 2
St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW
- not rated 704 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.