Lansdowne School
URN: 100654 • London SW9 9QD
Overview
- Name
- Lansdowne School
- URN
- 100654
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Adams (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077373713
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 49 Combermere Road, London SW9 9QD
Summary
Lansdowne School, located in Brixton, London, is a community special school catering to students aged 11-19 with autism and speech and language delays, as well as other special educational needs. The school has a capacity of 170 pupils, with 74.60% eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.
The curriculum at Lansdowne is designed to support individual learning pathways, promoting academic, personal, and social development. Students engage in various activities, including Forest School and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which help build resilience and self-esteem. The school emphasizes the importance of independent living skills, facilitated by its proximity to transport links and local amenities.
Lansdowne School values collaboration with families and the wider community, aiming to prepare students for further education and independent living. The ethos of respect, dignity, and effective communication underpins the school's approach, ensuring a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
The curriculum at Lansdowne is designed to support individual learning pathways, promoting academic, personal, and social development. Students engage in various activities, including Forest School and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which help build resilience and self-esteem. The school emphasizes the importance of independent living skills, facilitated by its proximity to transport links and local amenities.
Lansdowne School values collaboration with families and the wider community, aiming to prepare students for further education and independent living. The ethos of respect, dignity, and effective communication underpins the school's approach, ensuring a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND Report (sen)
- Lansdowne Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lambeth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 170
- Pupils
- 170
- Boys
- 130
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 74.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 170 | 130 | 40 | 170 | 74.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 164 | 128 | 36 | 165 | 73.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 142 | 107 | 35 | 162 | 65.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 142 | 107 | 35 | 140 | 65.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 105 | 33 | 140 | 63.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 128 | 93 | 35 | 60.20 |
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