Lansdowne School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 1 November 2016
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: 49 Combermere Road

London, SW99QD
Phone: 2077373713
Website: lansdowneturneyfederation.co.uk/page/?title=Lansdowne+School&pid=26

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 100654
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: 49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD
Website: https://www.lansdowneturneyfederation.co.uk/page/?title=Lansdowne+School&pid=26
Age range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 170 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 164
Free School Meals: 78.9% (129 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (164 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.9%; Good
Persistent Absence: 31.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 10 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 20; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 164 pupils; 11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be part of the community To move on successfully to further education Have the life skills to be able to live independently Enjoy sports and leisure To be safe To be able to communicate effectively

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Lansdowne School! Lansdowne School is situated a short walk from the centre of Brixton. We have a purpose built school for young people aged 11-19 years who have autism, or a speech and language delay, as well as special educational needs. We are an active part of the community and rely on transport links to support independent living; Forest School and the Duke of Edinburgh Award build resilience; Post 16 students welcome all to our Enterprise Café. Students follow individual learning pathways; tours offered Thursdays at 11:30am. Linda Adams, Executive Headteacher.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lego Club

Facilities

Forest School Roots and Shoots New Start Bikes Enterprise Cafe

Curriculum Highlights

Lansdowne School curriculum is based on four individual learning pathways which allow our young people to access the National Curriculum; broad KS3-4 curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Art, Physical Education, Food Technology, Guided Reading, Personal and Social Development, Life-skills, Computing, Music experience. The six areas of learning at Turney School are: Communication, language and literacy; Mathematical development; Personal, social and emotional development; Physical development; The world around me; Expressive arts and design. Turney curriculum emphasises child-centred, individualised learning with Engagement and Semi-Formal pathways and uses therapy support and Autism-specific approaches as reflected in Education Health and Care Plans.

SEND Provision

The school applies a holistic approach to learning, and works closely with speech therapists, the school doctor and nurse, as well as outside agencies to enable all children and young people with special educational needs to access the academic and social curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Lansdowne School is through the appropriate Borough’s SEND department. All students will need an Education Health Care Plan or Statement which identifies either autism or speech and language delay or disorder with associated learning difficulties. See Lambeth, Southwark, Croydon.