Richard Cloudesley SchoolTudor Rose Building , London

Richard Cloudesley School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 2 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.

Richard Cloudesley School currently has around 98 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.2% boys and 37.8% girls. Around 45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 16%. Persistent absence is recorded at 59.6%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 21.4%. african pupils make up about 21.4% , followed by white british at 14.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. 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 .