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Lilian Baylis Technology School

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

845

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Attainment 8

46.3

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Lambeth

#1,496 of 3,216 nationally

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Lilian Baylis Technology School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Lilian Baylis Technology School is a community school in London, Lambeth, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 836 pupils on roll, of whom 59% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3, placing the school #9 in Lambeth and #1,496 of 3,216 nationally. 42.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 38.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

42.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.5%

Entering EBacc21.30%

EBacc APS3.89

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39.70%

EBacc APS4.06

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.98

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.07

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.1%

Achieving A*–A18.5%

Achieving A*–B38.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.2%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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13 February 2013

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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10 November 2009

Inspection Report

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22 September 2008

Inspection Report

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16 January 2008

Inspection Report

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10 November 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-02-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-01-16

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(52 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 836 pupils. During this period, there were 67 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	836	67	8.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	831	58	7.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	847	57	6.7%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	844	73	8.6%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	854	100	11.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	836	69	8.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	845	51	6.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	845	51	6.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	866	55	6.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	870	50	5.7%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	868	30	3.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	836	22	2.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	835	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	840	18	2.1%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	808	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	808	19	2.4%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	810	16	2.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	799	26	3.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	802	11	1.4%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	805	13	1.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	805	15	1.9%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	808	8	1.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	822	42	5.1%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	823	22	2.7%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	822	14	1.7%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	830	13	1.6%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree17%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable35%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree77%

agree15%

disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree30%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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