Garratt Park School, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Garratt Park School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.2% boys and 27.8% girls. Around 67.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.9%. african pupils make up about 15.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 86% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Waldron Road, London, SW18 3TB
Website: http://www.garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02089465769
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Wandsworth
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sharon Gladstone
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101103

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 215
Number of Pupils: 216
Number of Boys: 156
Number of Girls: 60

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 38.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.90%84
African15.30%33
Other White8.80%19
White and Black Caribbean7.40%16
Caribbean6.50%14
Other Mixed6.00%13
Other Black3.70%8
Pakistani3.20%7
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%5
Other Asian2.30%5
Indian2.30%5
White and Black African2.30%5
Irish0.50%1
White and Asian0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.27)
Of the 34 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 30 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.27
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.42
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
73%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
57%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
5.6
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
52.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.4
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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Primary

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Middle deemed primary

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Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Garratt Park School
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3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tram House School
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Meadway School
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Chelsea Hall School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.