The short version
89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 4–12
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 65
- Capacity
- 89%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Ms Lorraine Titchener (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
December 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2011 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
December 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
January 2005 | Inspection
Location
224 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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Oak Tree Primary School
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St Mark's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 703m away
Cricket Green School
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Questions parents ask
Is Lavender Lodge School a selective school?
Yes. Lavender Lodge School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Lavender Lodge School's Ofsted rating?
Lavender Lodge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lavender Lodge School?
Lavender Lodge School currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lavender Lodge School take?
Lavender Lodge School caters for pupils aged 4 to 12.
Where is Lavender Lodge School?
Lavender Lodge School is in Mitcham, CR4 3HD, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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