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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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