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Vanguard School
Ages 11–1963 pupilsFaithNone
Vanguard School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Lambeth local authority. The school has around 63 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in London can view Vanguard School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (SE11 6QH), Vanguard School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 821.2
England avg 45.1 · was 5.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-2.8
Grade 5+ English & maths15%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths15%
England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score1.46
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake56.3%
Free school meals56.3%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language23.9%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing83.7%
Attendance83.7%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher32.0
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence36.8%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
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See the full area report for SE11 6QH →