The Livity School, London
The Livity School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Livity School in detail
The Livity School in its own words
In its own words: "We are committed to providing a safe and happy learning community built on positive relationships where everyone can thrive and be well prepared for life after The Livity and the next stage in their education."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Livity School are Maypole School (Leigham Court) (0.2 miles, Good); Burlington House School Tooting (0.6 miles); Elm Court School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); and Turney Primary and Secondary Special School (1.3 miles, Outstanding).
Maypole School (Leigham Court)Burlington House School TootingElm Court SchoolTurney Primary and Secondary Special School
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Livity School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (40%).
Who goes there
58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (44%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (11%).
Almost every pupil at The Livity School has an education, health and care plan (131 of 131 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
The Livity School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Streatham Close (->se), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 800 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Livity School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Livity School creates an exceptionally supportive environment where every pupil is known deeply and treated with care. Teachers set ambitious goals and adapt teaching creatively so each child can succeed and feel confident. The school expertly balances academic learning with building independence, resilience and social skills through enriching experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Staff know pupils exceptionally well and manage behaviour outstandingly through understanding their individual needs and communication
- The ambitious, balanced curriculum combines academic learning with personal and social development, with personalised goals for each pupil
- Pupils achieve their personalised targets exceptionally well due to precise review of teaching impact and creative adaptation of learning
- Strong commitment to developing pupil independence through integrated communication and physical development throughout the school day
- Fostering love of reading with matched books and phonics teaching tailored to each pupil's stage
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Karaoke, capoeira, disco dancing, school sleepover, pupil council, environmental workshops, local garden projects, theatre productions, school visits to local shops and museums, visiting musicians, mobile zoo visits
The Livity School is a special school for pupils aged 2-11 with a range of educational needs and disabilities. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
58.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Livity School
Before and after school care
The Livity School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Lambeth
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Livity School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Livity School is in Lambeth; for families living there:
- Lambeth's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 187
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 37
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 187 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 37 serious and 149 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
37 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 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
97%
Near capacity
131 pupils
135 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lambeth council
Places available
2,111
Applications
2,198
Got 1st preference
61.4%
Got preferred school
91.2%
All secondary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
131
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Livity School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
131
Total Pupils
92
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
6.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,288
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.7%
Overall absence
44.8%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about The Livity School
What are SATs results like at The Livity School?
Of the pupils at The Livity School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is The Livity School's Ofsted rating?
The Livity School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Livity School?
No fixed boundary. When The Livity School is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Livity School?
The Livity School has around 131 pupils on roll. 58% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Livity School have specialist SEN provision?
The Livity School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at The Livity School?
13.7% of sessions were missed at The Livity School in 2024/25. 44.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Livity School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming The Livity 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.
Does The Livity School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
The Livity School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near The Livity School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 187 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 37 serious and 149 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 37 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Livity School?
The Livity School is at Adare Walk, Streatham, London, SW16 2PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)