• Source: London Nautical School

      • London Nautical School (LNS) is an 11–18 foundation secondary school for boys and mixed sixth form in Blackfriars, Greater London, 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 foundation school and was awarded Sports College 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 River Thames and hosts its own Sea Cadet Unit.


      Notable alumni


      Marcus Bettinelli, professional footballer
      John Bostock, professional footballer
      Abdul Buhari, athlete
      Jim Dowd, politician
      Stewart Jackson, politician and adviser
      Edward Lister, political strategist
      Reiss Nelson, professional footballer
      Jeff Probyn, rugby union player
      Mark Stanhope, retired Royal Navy officer
      John Wardle, bass guitarist, singer, poet and composer
      Gregg Wallace, media personality, presenter, writer, and former grocer


      References




      External links


      Official website

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