Lilian Baylis Technology School
Lilian Baylis Technology School is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Community school, run by the council
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 848
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- 323 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5QY
- Phone
- 02070 919500
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, February 2023.
- Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
- The quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding
- Sixth-form provision: Outstanding
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- The report says the curriculum is broad and ambitious, with coverage far exceeding the expectations of the national curriculum.
- Inspectors found leaders provide intensive support and carefully planned adaptations for pupils with SEND, including a sharp focus on reading.
- The report says the impact of COVID 19, particularly on pupils' attendance, affected Year 11 outcomes negatively in 2022 national assessments.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school's motto is Educate, Empower, Excel.
- The school's Reading Corner was opened in honour of Alan Kennedy and Pamela Calder, retired governors.
Source: Lilian Baylis Technology School website; Lilian Baylis Technology School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school has a Life Lessons curriculum, delivered in fortnightly lessons and in curriculum drop down days each term.
- Six reading strategies are used across all subjects: predict, clarify, summarise, visualise, infer and evaluate.
Source: Lilian Baylis Technology School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.