Vanguard School
URN: 142928 • London SE11 6QH
Overview
- Name
- Vanguard School
- URN
- 142928
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Clements (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02080596310
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lollard Street, London SE11 6QH
Summary
Vanguard School is a free special school located in Lambeth, London, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 63 pupils, with a capacity of 78. The school is dedicated to supporting children with autism, providing tailored educational approaches to meet their unique needs. Approximately 51.8% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and support for families from diverse backgrounds.
The curriculum at Vanguard School focuses on fostering social skills, communication, and personal development, essential for students on the autism spectrum. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages learning and growth, while also promoting understanding and acceptance of autism within the wider community.
Vanguard School is part of a broader initiative to improve rights and services for autistic individuals. The school collaborates with various organisations to raise awareness and provide resources for families, ensuring that students receive not only an education but also the support necessary for their overall well-being and integration into society. For more information, visit their website at [vanguardschool.org.uk](https://www.vanguardschool.org.uk/).
The curriculum at Vanguard School focuses on fostering social skills, communication, and personal development, essential for students on the autism spectrum. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages learning and growth, while also promoting understanding and acceptance of autism within the wider community.
Vanguard School is part of a broader initiative to improve rights and services for autistic individuals. The school collaborates with various organisations to raise awareness and provide resources for families, ensuring that students receive not only an education but also the support necessary for their overall well-being and integration into society. For more information, visit their website at [vanguardschool.org.uk](https://www.vanguardschool.org.uk/).
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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 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
- Capacity
- 78
- Pupils
- 63
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 10
- FSM %
- 51.80
- Open date
- 2020-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 63 | 53 | 10 | 78 | 51.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 64 | 50 | 14 | 78 | 52.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 78 | 37.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 78 | 37.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 78 | 59.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 78 |
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