Lansdowne School
Community special school in London (Lambeth).
Location
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Lansdowne School is situated a short walk from the centre of vibrant Brixton. We have a purpose built school for young people aged 11-19 years of age who have autism, or a speech and language delay, as well as special educational needs.
We are an active part of the community and take advantage of the local and wider London area to support our academic and personal and social development curriculum. The wide range of transport opportunities close to the school, for example, allow our students to develop independent living skills, including cycling.
Forest School and the Duke of Edinburgh Award build resilience, confidence and self-esteem. Post 16 students welcome all to our Enterprise Caf . We recognise our students as individuals and students follow individual learning pathways, which support accreditation and workability.
We welcome you to our web-site, or please feel free to book a tour of the school, which take place every Thursday at 11.30am.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 100654
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Constituency
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Osborn | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Johanna Louise Cordery | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Robin McNie | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Cameron MacLeod | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kate Tyrrell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Robert Butler | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Theodora Hardy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Kim Lee Murray | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Ogechi Nunn | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Michiel Veldman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Nicky Vale Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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