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Ofsted: Outstanding

Knavesmire Primary School

York, York - YO23 1HY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Knavesmire Character are the values that we all strive to develop. Along with our school aims, these are the values that shape our curriculum and what we try to achieve daily.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Knowsley Lane Primary School

Liverpool, Knowsley - L36 8DB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Knowsley Lane we are committed to raising the attainment of the pupils at our school. To ensure all pupils achieve their potential it is vital that they attend school daily.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Outstanding

La Fontaine Academy

Bromley, Bromley - BR1 2SQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“La Fontaine Academy is located in Bromley, South East London, and part of STEP Academy Trust. La Fontaine’s purposeful, knowledge-rich curriculum delivers academic excellence and prepares children t..”

PrimarySince 2014Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

London, Lambeth - SW12 0AB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At La Retraite, our Catholic education is built on the ethos of "To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God" (Micah 6:8). Rooted in the teachings of the Church, our school fosters a community where faith, compassion, and service guide our actions.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lady Bankes Primary School

Ruislip, Hillingdon - HA4 9SF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Lady Bankes Primary School is a three-form entry primary school set in the heart of Ruislip Manor in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The school is situated in a wonderful Grade II listed building. We currently have 618 children on roll aged from three to eleven.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks, Kent - TN13 3RW

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“The six values of Lady Boswell’s School help us to see what it means to ‘love like Jesus’. We hold to the following biblical values as we promote a culture that first recognises and esteems each value in God himself, shown to the fullest extent through Jesus.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lady Margaret School

London, Hammersmith and Fulham - SW6 4UN

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lady Zia Wernher School

Luton, Luton - LU2 9AY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Lady Zia Wernher school is a special place of learning to enable pupil voice, curiosity, independence and happiness for today and tomorrow. Our values are happiness, independence, curiosity, passion, creativity & respect.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Ladybrook Primary School

Stockport, Stockport - SK7 2LT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Ladybrook, parents matter too! We believe that your involvement is central to your child’s success. We really hope that you will join us in this vital partnership which makes Ladybrook such a special place.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ladywood School

Bolton, Bolton - BL3 1NG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Lakelands Primary School

Colchester, Essex - CO3 8AJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school motto "Be the Change" reflects the values we wish to instil at Lakelands. Our pupils will be creative, adventurous, brave and respectful to all. The school ethos and culture will be driven by our six core values:”

PrimarySince 2020Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lakeside School

Eastleigh, Hampshire - SO53 2DW

Year 6 - Year 11 (ages 10-16)

Not applicableBoysEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Lakeside School

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire - AL8 6YN

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Laleham Gap School

Ramsgate, Kent - CT12 6FH

Reception - Year 13 (ages 4-18)

“Our vision is that Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) Strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lampton Academy

Hounslow, Hounslow - TW3 4EP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Lampton School is an 11 -18 comprehensive school serving central Hounslow in West London. We are a large, diverse school with over 1, 530 students on roll, including our large sixth form of over 330 s..”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Landau Forte College

Derby, Derby - DE1 2LF

“Landau Forte College Derby was purpose-built and opened in 1992 as the 14th City Technology College in England, the College became an academy in 2005.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lanercost CofE Primary School

Brampton, Cumberland - CA8 2HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Lanercost Church Of England Primary School manages 5 data types including governor meetings.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Laneshaw Bridge Primary

Colne, Lancashire - BB8 7JE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Laneshaw Bridge Primary School is situated in a beautiful village in Pendle. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and operate in one of the newest purpose built primary settings in the area.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Langley Grammar School

Langley, Slough - SL3 7QS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are an innovative and forward-thinking school, committed to providing an exceptional quality of education for all our students.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Langley Moor Nursery School

Durham, County Durham - DH7 8LL

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding