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The Marine Society College of the Sea

Lambeth, SE1 7JYSecondaryAges 19–99MixedState
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About The Marine Society College of the Sea

The Marine Society College of the Sea is an unusual secondary school in Lambeth, and not just because it serves students aged 19 to 99. It is a state-funded, mixed-gender institution with a very specific adult-learner focus, meaning the typical parent-experience signals you might look for in a mainstream secondary school simply do not apply here. There is no parent view data available, no oversubscription ratio, and no Ofsted parent survey results to draw on. This is not a school that families choose in the conventional sense; rather, it is a specialist college for mature students, many of whom are likely to be returning to education or pursuing vocational qualifications linked to maritime careers. The headteacher is Darrell Bate, and the school has no religious character. For parents researching options for a 19-plus learner, this college offers a distinct alternative to the standard sixth form or further education college, with a clear identity rooted in its name and history.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range19 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address200b Lambeth Road, London, Lambeth, SE1 7JY
HeadteacherDarrell Bate
Local AuthorityLambeth

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumTheatreICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballSwimmingTennisRugbyAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperChessDebateOrchestraYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marine Society College of the Sea

The Marine Society College of the Sea offers the following facilities: Playing Fields, Sixth Form Centre, Gymnasium, Theatre, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.