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London Nautical School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Michael Schofield

location_onLondon, SE1 9NA

language Visit Website phone 2079286801

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

570

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Attainment 8

39.5

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Lambeth

#2,939 of 4,663 nationally

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London Nautical School is a Foundation school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

London Nautical School is a foundation school in London, Lambeth, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 570 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5, placing the school #16 in Lambeth and #2,939 of 4,663 nationally. 33.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 17.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.54 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 17.9%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

33.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.3%

Entering EBacc21.60%

EBacc APS3.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55.80%

EBacc APS3.84

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.88

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.68

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.91

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

-0.54

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A6.2%

Achieving A*–B17.7%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.66

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate95.20%

2023

Avg Grade

D-

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

Inspection Report

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

22 June 2023

Inspection Report

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02 July 2019

Inspection Report

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04 July 2018

Inspection Report

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29 April 2015

Inspection Report

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10 July 2013

Inspection Report

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02 May 2013

Inspection Report

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23 November 2011

Inspection Report

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29 June 2011

Inspection Report

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11 November 2009

Inspection Report

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23 November 2006

Inspection Report

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07 October 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-07-02

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-07-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-29

None Legacy

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 566 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	566	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	562	29	5.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	557	34	6.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	575	32	5.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	570	36	6.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	575	47	8.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	621	44	7.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	622	33	5.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	625	62	9.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	657	19	2.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	657	7	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	661	17	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	659	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	659	4	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	661	4	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	615	8	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	629	15	2.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	637	24	3.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	591	10	1.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	609	11	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	621	15	2.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	619	4	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	629	10	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	648	20	3.1%	3.1%	0

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

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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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%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 agree47%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree33%

agree44%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree39%

agree24%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable24%

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

yes32%

no68%

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

strongly agree35%

agree35%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree4%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

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