Lilian Baylis Technology School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, caring environment where pupils feel supported and happy. Teachers are passionate subject experts who ensure all pupils - including those with additional needs - can access a challenging curriculum and build strong knowledge. The school goes far beyond academics, offering extensive clubs, trips, and community service opportunities that help young people become confident, responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that exceeds national curriculum expectations with excellent subject knowledge progression
- Highly skilled teachers who are subject experts and make purposeful checks to address misconceptions immediately
- Extensive personal development programme with many extra-curricular opportunities and strong community engagement
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, teaching them the same ambitious curriculum with intensive tailored support
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes, with pupils being kind, courteous and respectful to each other
Areas for Improvement
- Year 11 academic outcomes in 2022 were negatively affected by pandemic-related attendance impacts
- Need to continue strengthening approaches to prevent bullying despite current good practices
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders acutely aware of local risks, up-to-date staff training, thorough record keeping, and a carefully sequenced safeguarding curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball, rugby, visits to Royal Festival Hall, charity events, food bank service
Lilian Baylis Technology School is a very happy and caring secondary school where leaders have created a broad and highly ambitious curriculum. The school has maintained its outstanding rating across all areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
58.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.3
Avg class size
41
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
848 pupils
900 capacity
52 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lambeth
Places available
2,421
Applications
2,225
Got 1st preference
64.1%
Got preferred school
92.4%
Secondary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.09892%
Overall absence
15.40832%
Persistent absence
649
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lilian Baylis Technology School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Vauxhall Primary School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Keyworth Primary School
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
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