The Lyceum
The Lyceum is an independent school in Hackney for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 126 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Lyceum is Good, from an inspection in January 2010.
Ofsted inspection: January 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 59-65 Worship Street Shoreditch London EC2A 2DU |
| Reference Number | 131343 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 126 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.38%
Girls: 47.62% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Lyceum School is providing a good quality education for its pupils, demonstrating notable strengths in personal, social, and health education that contribute to students' outstanding personal skills. The school is passionate about ensuring all children reach high standards through experiential learning opportunities, reflecting a commitment to both academic and personal development. Despite some areas for improvement, particularly in the tracking and assessment of pupil progress, the school meets all regulatory requirements and has shown improvement since its last inspection.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2009 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality education across all age groups.
- Outstanding personal, social, and cultural development of pupils.
- Effective teaching that engages students through experiential learning.
- Strong emphasis on children's welfare, health, and safety.
- High levels of pupil enjoyment and good attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Tracking and analysis of pupil progress could be improved.
- Some lesson plans do not adequately differentiate for varying pupil abilities.
- Assessment feedback to pupils is not consistently high quality.
In 2025–26, 11.9% of pupils at The Lyceum were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.8% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is The Lyceum's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Lyceum is Good, from an inspection in January 2010.
When was The Lyceum last inspected by Ofsted?
The Lyceum was last inspected in January 2010.
How many pupils does The Lyceum have?
The Lyceum has 126 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Lyceum cover?
The Lyceum for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Lyceum?
The Lyceum is at 59-65 Worship Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 2DU.