The Villa
The Villa is an independent school in Southwark for pupils aged 2 to 7. It has 180 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Villa is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection: September 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 54 Lyndhurst Grove London SE15 5AH |
| Reference Number | 134142 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Villa is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across several areas of performance, with particularly outstanding contributions in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The school fosters a strong and nurturing environment, ensuring that pupils feel safe and are well-supported in their learning. Leaders are dedicated to the success of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and they provide a curriculum that incorporates a breadth of subjects alongside additional extracurricular activities. This holistic approach prepares children effectively for their future educational journeys.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Light touch inspection |
Strengths
- Strong, caring, and nurturing ethos
- Exemplary behaviour among pupils
- Outstanding early years provision with effective curriculum
- Well-trained staff delivering a consistent phonics programme
- Wide variety of clubs and extracurricular opportunities
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum sequencing in history, geography, and art and design needs improvement
- Pupils may not fully understand the subject specificity in topic-based learning
In 2025–26, 8.3% of pupils at The Villa were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.1% 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 Villa's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Villa is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
When was The Villa last inspected by Ofsted?
The Villa was last inspected in September 2022.
How many pupils does The Villa have?
The Villa has 180 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Villa cover?
The Villa for pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is The Villa?
The Villa is at 54 Lyndhurst Grove, London, SE15 5AH.