London Nautical School
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About London Nautical School
London Nautical School, a boys’ secondary in Lambeth, was rated Requires improvement overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection, though behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, both came out as Good. The single most informative exam metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.26, which falls into the national ‘Average’ banding. That score is below the Lambeth local authority average of 0.07, and places the school 12th out of 15 secondaries in the borough on this measure. The Ofsted breakdown shows a mixed picture: quality of education, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision all remain Requires improvement, while the two Good grades suggest some areas are working well. The previous inspection also rated the school Requires improvement overall, so the rating has held steady.
At GCSE, the school’s Attainment 8 score is 41.9, and 68.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 33.7% reached the stronger grade 5 or above threshold. The EBacc average point score is 3.84, and just 14% of pupils entered the full EBacc combination of subjects. In the sixth form, the picture is weaker: the value-added score is -0.66, placing the school in the ‘Well below average’ banding, with an average points per entry of 22.09, equivalent to a D+ grade. Only 34 pupils were in the sixth-form cohort, and no pupils achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. The school’s Progress 8 breakdown shows relative strength in maths (0.11) but weaker results in English (-0.31) and open subjects (-0.68), suggesting uneven performance across the curriculum.
The school offers a strong range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, science labs, art studios, and a sixth-form centre. Sports provision is broad, with rowing, martial arts, hockey, and athletics among the options, and there are clubs covering coding, drama, choir, and a newspaper. As a boys’ school with 780 pupils, it is oversubscribed in a borough with four outstanding-rated secondaries, the nearest being Oasis Academy South Bank, 0.9 km away. London Nautical School may suit families who value its specialist nautical heritage and broad extracurricular offer, but who are realistic about its mixed academic outcomes and the fact that it sits below the local average for progress. The sixth form is small and its value-added is well below average, so families considering post-16 options should weigh this carefully.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Address | 61 Stamford Street, Waterloo, Lambeth, SE1 9NA |
| Headteacher | Daniel Eames |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 780 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.26)
2139th of 3,141
Nationally
415th of 487
In London
12th of 15
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
26.7
'22/23
17.2
'23/24
22.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2342%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 113 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)42%
- FE college34%
- Sixth form college7%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Employment4%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2333%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 73 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
12%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)33%
- Employment29%
- Not sustained23%
- Further education4%
- Apprenticeship3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Business Studies:Single20
- Psychology12
- Mathematics10
- Biology9
- Geography9
- Physical Education / Sports Studies9
- English Literature7
- Art and Design (Fine Art)6
- Spanish6
- Physics5
- Chemistry4
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2023/2475% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
22
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
12
Primary
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Frequently Asked Questions About London Nautical School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
61 Stamford Street, Waterloo
Lambeth, SE1 9NA
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