Linden Lodge School, London
Linden Lodge School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in London, part of Southfields Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Linden Lodge School in detail
Linden Lodge School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Co-Headteachers, we are proud to lead such a wonderful organisation that has been a provider of specialist education since 1903. We have a three-acre campus brimming with opportunities to enable learning inside and outside the classroom at every opportunity."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Linden Lodge School are Greenmead School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Tram House School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Chelsea Hall School (1.2 miles); and Garratt Park School (1.2 miles).
Greenmead SchoolTram House SchoolChelsea Hall SchoolGarratt Park School
The trust
Linden Lodge School is one of 2 schools run by Southfields Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 15 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (27%), Asian (18%) and Black (16%).
Almost every pupil at Linden Lodge School has an education, health and care plan (153 of 153 in 2026). The most common need among them is visual impairment.
Linden Lodge School provides for pupils with visual impairment and multi-sensory impairment.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Southfields Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Augustus Road (->e), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 253 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).
Suspensions and exclusions
Linden Lodge School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
About
Linden Lodge School for the Blind is a specialist sensory and physical college located in Wimbledon, South London, England. It educates visually impaired children aged between two and nineteen, including those who are multi-disabled visually impaired.
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At a Glance
35.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Vision, Multi-sensory
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Linden Lodge School
24th September 2026 Newsletter
24 Sep 2026
18th September 2026 Newsletter
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14th September 2026 Newsletter
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15th July 2026 Newsletter
15 Jul 2026
10th July 2026 Newsletter
10 Jul 2026
3rd July 2026 Newsletter
3 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 37
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 30 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
12 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 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
96%
Near capacity
153 pupils
160 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
153
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Linden Lodge School provides for pupils with visual impairment and multi-sensory impairment.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
153
Total Pupils
79
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
37
Teachers
4.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,456
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
17.0%
Overall absence
59.2%
Persistent absence
98
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Linden Lodge School
What are GCSE results like at Linden Lodge School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Linden Lodge School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Linden Lodge School's Ofsted rating?
Linden Lodge School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Linden Lodge School?
No fixed boundary. When Linden Lodge School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Linden Lodge School?
Linden Lodge School has around 153 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Linden Lodge School have specialist SEN provision?
Linden Lodge School provides for pupils with visual impairment and multi-sensory impairment.
What is attendance like at Linden Lodge School?
17% of sessions were missed at Linden Lodge School in 2024/25. 59.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Linden Lodge School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Linden Lodge School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Linden Lodge School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 30 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 12 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Linden Lodge School?
Linden Lodge School is at 61 Princes Way, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 6JB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)