The London Nautical School (LNS) is an 11–18

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for

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and mixed

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, England. It was established in 1915.

History

The London Nautical School was established in 1915 in response to the Titanic disaster and subsequent Government inquiry. In 1990, it became one of the country's first 11–18 comprehensive secondary schools for boys to be awarded grant-maintained status. In September 1999, it became a

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and was awarded

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status in 2003.

Curriculum

The school's academic programme is supported by close associations with the Maritime industry and local football academy offering a range of courses and qualifications in support of its curriculum. The school maintains its own fleet of boats on the

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and hosts its own Sea Cadet Unit.

Notable alumni

* Marcus Bettinelli, professional footballer * John Bostock, professional footballer * Abdul Buhari, athlete * Jim Dowd, politician *

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, political strategist * Reiss Nelson, professional footballer *

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, rugby union player *

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, media personality, presenter, writer, and former grocer

References

External links

* Foundation schools in the London Borough of Lambeth Secondary schools in the London Borough of Lambeth Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Lambeth Educational institutions established in 1915 1915 establishments in England {{London-school-stub