Welcome to our school

Lavington School is a popular, successful, mixed rural 11 – 16 comprehensive.  Students, parents, staff and governors are proud of their school.

Working in partnership with parents and the wider community, we believe that Lavington provides the best preparation for our students to move on to the next stage of their education and development.

Ofsted said of us: “This is an outstanding school where good, and sometimes outstanding, teaching and learning and excellent care, guidance and support help students to thrive.  As a result, their achievement and personal development and well-being are outstanding.  They enjoy school, where they feel safe and part of a strong, friendly, tolerant community”.

“Students embrace fully the opportunities to develop leadership skills and contribute to the school and wider community”.

“Students’ attitudes and behaviour in lessons are outstanding.  They have excellent working relationships with staff, based on mutual respect and a desire to do well”.

Our school has always enjoyed a good reputation, but we never allow ourselves to become complacent.  We strive to maintain and improve standards, review the education systems, structures and approaches to teaching which will further improve learning.  We aim to provide challenging learning activities through well-planned lessons, using a wide range of teaching methods.

Life Preparation

Secondary education comes at a crucial phase in life-preparation, and all our staff delight in helping students fulfil their potential.  We provide challenge and support for all learners, and believe in praise, reward, encouragement and the celebration of success.

At Lavington we understand the need to ensure a smooth transition from primary to a safe and caring secondary school.  There is a strong sense of community at our school, where students feel valued and are given opportunities to develop as empowered learners.

The positive relationships which exist between students and staff are a real strength at Lavington.  This allows children to develop into young men and women who are able to work independently and collaboratively, to make their own decisions and to take responsibility for themselves and others.