The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.54
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 97 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 562
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Michael Schofield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
London, SE1 9NA
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArchbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Vanguard School
Free school · 1.7km away
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.7km away
Octavia House Schools, London
Independent · 1.8km away
The Autism Project - CareTrade
Special school · 1.9km away
Bbi School
Independent · 2.0km away
Vauxhall Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend London Nautical School?
London Nautical School currently has 562 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Nautical School take?
London Nautical School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is London Nautical School?
London Nautical School is in London, SE1 9NA. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Nautical School have a sixth form?
Yes, London Nautical School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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