Secondary School
Lloyd Williamson School Foundation believes that each child is an individual.
We create the conditions for that child to reach their own unique potential.
Teachers build positive relationships, working with each pupil to be curious, intellectual and creative. Fear of failure is banished.
Equality and diversity permeate the fabric of our school - we are a family where everyone belongs.
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About the School
Classes
Guaranteed small classes are integral to the pupil-teacher. Children get the support they need, develop a strong work ethic and maximise and achieve their potential.
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Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, but they are all motivated. We do not compare them with one another; we challenge them against their own goals, limiting anxiety about ‘not keeping up’.
Happy, confident students learn well – they develop a rich and positive sense of who they are and can be.
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Ofsted says:
"Pupils are inquisitive and curious."
"Pupils appreciate highly the friendliness of the school".
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You can read our most recent Ofsted report for the school here.
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Cambridge IGCSEs
Our secondary students are entered for IGCSEs from year 9 upwards. This international qualification gives students more options than any other British or international qualification. There are more subjects to choose from and a variety of methods of assessment including written and oral exams, coursework and practical assessment to suit all learning styles. But we can also offer Eduqas and OCR GCSEs.
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Subjects offered include: English Language,
English Literature, Mathematics, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined science (counts as two IGCSEs), Art, Film Studies (Eduqas), Geography, History, Religious Studies, Drama, Business Studies, PE and Astronomy.​
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In 2020, all students achieved grade 7 and above (equivalent to A, A* and A**) and in 2021, all grades were 9 and above, which is stunning. In 2022, a third of the students achieved grade 6 or above. But we are a mixed ability school, so each year can be very different. In 2024, 68% of our student achieved 4 and above, with 16% at 6 or above. Predictions for 2025 are higher.
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Careers and Mentoring
At Lloyd Williamson School we are committed to providing all our students in years 7 to 11 with a comprehensive programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance and work related learning.
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Our careers teacher, delivers group sessions, and provides support throughout pupils’ time with us. Pupils explore Job Explorer Database (JED) a computer based program that makes careers information understandable, interesting, and engaging.
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Our careers education, information, advice and guidance programme:
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Aims to inspire as well as inform and guide students
Is centred around the student and their needs
Is integrated into the students’ experience of the whole curriculum
Encourages all students to consider their career throughout Key Stage 3 and 4
Encourages all students to develop decision making skills
Provides each student with high quality, impartial advice
Raises aspirations and promotes equality and diversity
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Find out more about mentoring here.
Read our careers policy here.
Houses
There are four houses - Badgers, Bears, Tigers and Wolves. Children earn house-points for effort, achievement and positive behaviour.
The houses compete at an annual Sports Day which is great fun for all the family. At the end of the academic year, the overall house winner is announced.
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Children gain a positive sense of identity by belonging to their house and we have a strong tradition for each house raising money for charity during the year.
Lunches And Snacks
Parents provide their child’s morning healthy snack and we provide water to drink. School lunches consist of good old-fashioned, nutritiously balanced, food cooked from scratch. Menus are available from the School Office.
Uniforms
Our uniform is an essential part of school identity. We expect all pupils to wear the correct uniform which we have kept smart and simple. They also may wear our iconic baseball jackets. All uniform is available from the school, all enquires please email shannon@lws.org.uk.
Physical Education
Children participate in a range of activities throughout the week, indoors/outdoors and as part of the school curriculum and after school clubs. These enjoyable activities contribute to the development of skills.
We offer a variety of team sports and swimming in the summer term. We use the pitches at Kensington Memorial Park for afternoon sports.
There is always an opportunity for active play after lunch.
Shirley Drummond
Headteacher
Policies
School and Nursery Policies are available from the school office, or can be downloaded here.
Complaints
There has been no formal complaints to the school in February 2025.