London School of Economics and Political Science
URN: 133910 • London WC2A 2AE
Overview
- Name
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- URN
- 133910
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Minouche Shafik (since 2025) , Director
- Telephone
- 02074057686
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE
Summary
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), located in Westminster, London, is a prestigious higher education institution renowned for its focus on social sciences. Established 130 years ago, LSE aims to leverage knowledge to foster societal improvement. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programmes, emphasising rigorous academic standards and research excellence.
LSE has been recognised as the top university in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, reflecting its strong student outcomes, including high employment rates and successful degree completions. The institution prioritises social inclusion, ensuring that a broad spectrum of students can access its educational offerings.
The university fosters a vibrant community, providing extensive support for students through various resources, including academic guidance and extracurricular activities. LSE also engages in impactful research, addressing contemporary issues such as AI, sustainability, and social equity, thereby preparing students to contribute meaningfully to society.
LSE has been recognised as the top university in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, reflecting its strong student outcomes, including high employment rates and successful degree completions. The institution prioritises social inclusion, ensuring that a broad spectrum of students can access its educational offerings.
The university fosters a vibrant community, providing extensive support for students through various resources, including academic guidance and extracurricular activities. LSE also engages in impactful research, addressing contemporary issues such as AI, sustainability, and social equity, thereby preparing students to contribute meaningfully to society.
Useful links
- LSE on X (sen)
- What if AI is already conscious? Sentience explained (sen)
- Seeing animals differently: the science and ethics of sentience (sen)
- Free public events (calendar)
- Lunchtime Concerts (calendar)
- Virtual Graduate Open Events (calendar)
- Modern Slavery Statement (PDF) (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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