Octavia House Schools, London
School summary
Octavia House Schools is a small independent school in Lambeth, with roughly 109 pupils across its roll. Its compact size sets it apart from larger London independents, and is likely to appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting where pupils are well known to staff. Mixed and non-denominational, the school takes pupils from age 11 and is led by Dr Kief Ho. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 30 September 2025
Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, the academic focus across the secondary years. The school's modest scale means smaller cohorts, which can allow for closer attention to individual pupils as they work towards their exams.
Head · Dr Kief Ho
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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