MixedIndependent

Octavia House Schools, London

London, Lambeth, Greater London · SE11 6AU

Octavia House Schools is a small independent school in Lambeth, with around 109 pupils on roll and a non-denominational character. Its modest size points to a school built around individual attention rather than scale. Led by Dr Kief Ho, it admits pupils at 11 and prepares them through to GCSE. Families considering it should look closely at the headline attainment figures, which sit well below national benchmarks.

109

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
109
Location
London, Lambeth, Greater London
Website
www.ohs.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Dr Kief Ho

Latest results

Attainment 8

1.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school's average Attainment 8 score is 1.6, against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with a national figure of 47%. Figures this far from the norm typically reflect a particular intake or specialist focus rather than a conventional academic cohort. Parents would be wise to ask the school directly about how progress is measured and what outcomes individual pupils typically achieve. Qualifications are offered at GCSE level.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

Last inspected
30 September 2025
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The last word

A small Lambeth independent whose published results sit far below national averages; a visit and direct conversation with the school will tell families far more than the headline figures alone.

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Octavia House Schools, London 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Octavia House Schools, London located?

Octavia House Schools, London is located at 214b Kennington Road, London, SE11 6AU.

What type of school is Octavia House Schools, London?

Octavia House Schools, London is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend Octavia House Schools, London?

Octavia House Schools, London has approximately 109 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.