Vanguard School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Vanguard School currently has around 63 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 84.1% boys and 15.9% girls. Around 51.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 16.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other mixed pupils forming the largest group at around 25.4%. white british pupils make up about 25.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lollard Street, London, SE11 6QH |
| Website: | https://www.vanguardschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02080596310 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachael Clements |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142928 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 78 |
| Number of Pupils: | 63 |
| Number of Boys: | 53 |
| Number of Girls: | 10 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 16.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.8% | 8.2% |
| Other Mixed | 25.40% | 16 |
| White British | 25.40% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 9.50% | 6 |
| African | 9.50% | 6 |
| Other Black | 6.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 6.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 81 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | - not rated | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall Primary School Vauxhall Street , SE11 5LG | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | - not rated | 673 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,770 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 | 2,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, London 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 197 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspen House School Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AN | - not rated | 545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bbi School Vauxhall Street , Vauxhall Primary School SE11 5LG | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.