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Vanguard School
Lollard Street, Kennington, London, SE11 6QH, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
63
Capacity
78
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, although it has limited published data on academic performance. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 21.2, but only 15% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 14% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 21.2 | 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%. | 15% | 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%. | 15% | 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 |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★1.2
My child is happy
36%
Good range of extra-curricular
36%
School responds to concerns
36%
My child feels safe
29%
Good range of subjects
29%
School supports development
29%
Behaviour is good
21%
Progress is communicated
21%
School keeps me informed
14%
My child makes good progress
14%
I'd recommend this school
14%
School has high expectations
14%
Pupil Ethnicity
Mixed Other25.4%
White British25.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.5%
Black African9.5%
Black Other6.3%
Black Caribbean6.3%
White Other4.8%
Other4.8%
Asian Other3.2%
White Irish1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Location
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51.49158, -0.11158 · SE11 6QH
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN142928
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.vanguardschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Vanguard School rated by Ofsted?
Vanguard School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Vanguard School a good school?
Vanguard School scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Vanguard School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Vanguard School receives a satisfaction score of 24% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Vanguard School in GCSEs?
Vanguard School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 21.2. 15% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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