The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

About The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is a modern, vibrant community and yet one with a long and historic tradition of educating students from the three London boroughs on whose crossroads we sit – Croydon, Merton and Sutton. We pride ourselves on being a truly diverse and welcoming Academy with a genuinely international perspective, whilst also being at the heart of our local community.

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Key Facts

Founded 1931

Students 850

Head/Principal Simon Trehearn

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 90 responses • 11.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

84.4% positive 14.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.1% positive 15.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

82.2% positive 15.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.5% positive 10% negative

My child does well at this school

82.2% positive 14.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 90 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

45.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

41.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.10

Progress 8

Above average

37.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

51.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

43.9% entered EBacc

11.6% achieved EBacc

155 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Facilities"

We're so glad we chose TALA for our son. The teachers are dedicated and the facilities are amazing! He loves the sports centre and the staff have been very supportive. We feel confident that he's getting a great education and having a great time.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James W

Parent Jul 10, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School Community"

TALA has been a fantastic experience for our daughter. The sense of community is really special and we love the emphasis on teamwork and accountability. She's developed so much as a person and we're grateful for the opportunities she's had.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Nov 15, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

We were initially impressed with TALA, but unfortunately, our experience wasn't as smooth as we'd hoped. The teachers were great, but the administration seemed a bit disorganised at times. Still, our child learned a lot and made some good friends.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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