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Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Capacity
170
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, though published data indicates challenges in academic performance, particularly with only 5% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 1.9 suggests there is significant room for improvement. Parents considering this option may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering a positive atmosphere, but should weigh the academic outcomes carefully.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 5% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.4%
Black Caribbean24.1%
White British15.3%
White Other11.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.46672, -0.11963 · SW9 9QD
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN100654
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lansdowne School rated by Ofsted?
Lansdowne School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2016.
Is Lansdowne School a good school?
Lansdowne School scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lansdowne School in GCSEs?
Lansdowne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.9. 5% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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