Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School, London
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is an independent school for boys aged 10 to 16 in London. It has a Muslim religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School in detail
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School in its own words
In its own words: "As a school dedicated to setting and attaining the highest possible standards in every respect, our programme of education and tarbiyah aims to produce well-educated and mature young men, who possess the knowledge and skills to succeed in their lives, and who make positive contributions to society in general.We give particular attention to:"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School are Noor Ul Islam Primary School (0.2 miles, Good); Hafs Academy (1.2 miles); Forest School (1.7 miles); and Azhar Academy Girls School (1.9 miles, Outstanding).
Noor Ul Islam Primary SchoolHafs AcademyForest SchoolAzhar Academy Girls School
Who goes there
In 2026, 7 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leyton Midland Road Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Park Road, 140 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
Open Evening 2026
25 Sep 2026
First Aid - London Lifesavers Schools Programme
1 Dec 2025
Qur’an Club
6 Oct 2025
Open Evening 2025
23 Jul 2025
Open Evening 2024
3 Jul 2024
Ofsted Inspection Sep 2023
8 Nov 2023
From Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School.
- ShowKids- Leyton Cricket Ground320m away · Not yet graded
- Leyton Study Centre460m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 80
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 80 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 66 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
86 pupils
130 places
44 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Waltham Forest council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,724
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Waltham Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
86
Total Pupils
86
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
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Questions parents ask about Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
What are GCSE results like at Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School has around 86 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: ShowKids- Leyton Cricket Ground (320m away, registered, not yet graded) and Leyton Study Centre (460m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 80 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 66 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is at 30-36 Lindley Road, Leyton, London, E10 6QT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)