Vanguard 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

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement

Overall effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Last inspected: 6 December 2022
Quality of education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & management: Requires Improvement
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Lollard Street

Kennington

London, SE116QH
Phone: 2080596310
Website: vanguardschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 142928
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: Lollard Street, Kennington, London, SE11 6QH
Website: https://www.vanguardschool.org.uk/
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Capacity: 78 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: 64
Free School Meals: 57.1% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (64 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 83.7%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 36.8%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 7; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 64 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Determination Teamwork I am kind and respectful I am a learner I am safe and responsible

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Vanguard School, a specialist school for Autistic pupils aged from 11 to 19. The curriculum includes three domains; personal, social and academic delivered through three pathways that match pupils’ cognitive ability. Everything we do is underpinned by the Quality-of-Life Framework.

Facilities

14 classrooms soft play area sensory room library two therapy rooms

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes three domains: personal, social and academic. Delivered through three pathways: Academic Pathway, Vocational Pathway, and Supported Vocational Pathway. The Academic Pathway is aimed at students who have the cognitive and academic skills to be able to access traditional qualifications and leads to Level 3 BTECs and/or A-Level qualifications. The Vocational Pathway is aimed at students who wish to follow a more vocational pathway and may include Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths where required. The Supported Vocational Pathway is aimed at students looking to develop independence and may include Entry Level and Functional Skills in English and Maths. All students follow a pathway appropriate to their ability and which prepares them for their chosen next steps; the school provides GCSEs, A-levels and vocational qualifications.

SEND Provision

All students have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan (formerly a Statement of Special Educational Needs) that refers to a diagnosis of Autism. Vanguard School provides a structured environment with high levels of targeted intervention and differentiation throughout the school day to support students with autism-related needs.

Admissions Criteria

Vanguard School has places available for autistic children aged 11 to 19. Referrals should be sent via local authority to [email protected]; the school is a day school taking students from Lambeth and surrounding local authorities. All students must have an EHCP referring to Autism; the school may admit pupils from Year 7 to Year 13.