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Pastoral
Ofsted highlighted exemplary behaviour and very effective pastoral support with weekly personalised sessions for all students
“Students’ behaviour is exemplary. They are hardworking and dedicated to their studies. The school provides very effective pastoral support. This includes weekly personalised sessions for all students.”
Pastoral care is described as central and paired with academic success, with a personalised, small-scale learning environment.
“Underpinning our commitment to academic success for our students is a dedication to pastoral care. We see the two as going hand in hand in shaping students and their futures.”
Subject strengths
Extensive network within medical education, supporting students pursuing healthcare careers.
“their extensive network within the medical education sphere, bolstered by close ties with various medical schools across the UK, underscores a deep-seated commitment to nurturing future healthcare professionals”
Class size
Enrichment
College offers a comprehensive student enrichment programme with activities across central London
“Our college takes pride in presenting a comprehensive student enrichment program that unfolds a myriad of activities right in the heart of central London.”
Club activities offered including Art, MUN, Medics, Maths, EAP, and Free Discussion
“Club Activities: Opportunities for students to join various clubs, including Art, MUN, Medics, Maths, EAP, and Free Discussion.”
Ethos
Ethos combines academic excellence with a supportive, socially informal but rigorous environment.
“We aim to provide academic excellence for our students in a friendly, purposeful and supportive environment; although our approach is socially informal, hard work and the academic success that comes from this, is central to our ethos.”
School aims to achieve best A-level results in a nurturing, supportive environment
“We aim to help each student achieve their best A-level results in a nurturing, supportive environment.”
Sixth form
LSI is a dedicated sixth-form college offering A Level, Pre A Level and Foundation programmes, aiming to build independent learners ready for university.
“LSI is committed to creating independent students who will take responsibility for their own learning, equipping them not only with the tools that they need for sixth form success, but also with the skills and qualities they need for university and their future careers.”
In 2024, 57% of students were admitted to Russell Group Universities
“In 2024, 57% of our students were admitted to Russell Group Universities.”
Admissions
Admission decisions are based on interview, academic scores to date, and references from the previous school
“The decision whether or not to offer a place is based on the interview, your academic scores to date and your previous school’s references.”
Destinations
51% of students progress to Russell Group universities
“51% of our student body go on to Russell Group Universities”
52% of students gain admission to Russell Group universities and 16% to G5 universities
“52% of our students at LSI Independent College gain admission to Russell Group universities and 16% go on to G5 universities.”
Results
48% of students achieved A*-A grades at A-Level
“Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, with 48% earning A\*-A grades, 68% achieving A\*-B grades, and 88% getting A\*-C grades in their A-Levels.”
48% of A Level grades were A*-A
“48% achieve A\*-A grades on their A Levels”
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