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 student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 215 |
| Number of Pupils: | 216 |
| Number of Boys: | 156 |
| Number of Girls: | 60 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.90% | 84 |
| African | 15.30% | 33 |
| Other White | 8.80% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.40% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 6.50% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 13 |
| Other Black | 3.70% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 3.20% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsfield Infant School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Primary School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School Havana Road , SW19 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Primary School 330 Garratt Lane , Earlsfield SW18 4EJ | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School Magdalen Road , Earlsfield SW18 3ER | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 507 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southfields Community College 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 89 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | - not rated | 115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Hall School St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.