The short version
81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Trust
- LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Clements
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lollard Street, Kennington, London, SE11 6QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Reay Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Highshore School
Special school · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ark All Saints Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Christ Church Primary SW9
Primary · 1.7km away
PhoenixPlace
Independent · 1.7km away
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vanguard School's Ofsted rating?
Vanguard School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vanguard School?
Vanguard School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vanguard School take?
Vanguard School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Vanguard School?
Vanguard School is in London, SE11 6QH, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vanguard School have a sixth form?
Yes, Vanguard School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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