Parayhouse School, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a non-maintained 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.

Parayhouse School currently has around 52 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 49.0% 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 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 19.2%. african pupils make up about 19.2% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.5%

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 SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Hammersmith and Fulham College, London, W14 9BL
Website: www.parayhouse.com
Telephone: 02087411400
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms H Bristow
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135175

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 60
Number of Pupils: 52
Number of Boys: 27
Number of Girls: 25

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British19.20%10
African19.20%10
Other (any other ethnic group)13.50%7
Other White13.50%7
Other Mixed5.80%3
Other Black5.80%3
Other Asian5.80%3
Pakistani5.80%3
Indian3.80%2
Unclassified3.80%2
White and Black Caribbean1.90%1
Caribbean1.90%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.45
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
27%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Lee Nursery School
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4out of 4 55 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 905 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshcroft Early Years Centre
Bramber Road , W14 9PA
- not rated 1,085 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 1,967 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Horder Nursery School
Horder Road , SW6 5ED
- not rated 2,035 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Larmenier RC Infants' School
Great Church Lane , W6 8DH
- not rated 306 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Junior School
100a Hammersmith Road , W6 7JP
- not rated 322 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
41a Brook Green , Hammersmith W6 7BL
- not rated 520 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU
4out of 4 810 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Masbro Road , W14 0LT
3out of 4 867 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Edmund's School
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
- not rated 393 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG
4out of 4 735 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road , (Entrance Bute Gardens) W6 7DG
- not rated 735 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Munster Road , SW6 6BP
- not rated 1,275 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP
3out of 4 1,275 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 1,946 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 1 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 393 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy
Finlay Street , SW6 6HB
- not rated 1,997 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 2,427 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parayhouse School
Hammersmith and Fulham College , Gliddon Road W14 9BL
3out of 4 0 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Carroll School
14 Gunterstone Road , W14 9BU
- not rated 281 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Castle Homes Upper Forge
C/O Priory Education Services Ltd , 80 Hammersmith Road W14 8UD
- not rated 293 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Sycamore House
C/O Priory Education Services Ltd , 80 Hammersmith Road W14 8UD
- not rated 293 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Highfields
C/O Priory Education Services Ltd , 80 Hammersmith Road W14 8UD
- not rated 293 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.