Spa School Camberwell is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Spa School Camberwell currently has around 113 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.7% boys and 28.3% girls. Around 70.8% 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 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 47.8%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 11.5%

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.

School Information

Address: 150 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EW
Website: spa-camberwell.org
Telephone: 02034345210
School Type: Free schools special
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Steph Lea
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 143745

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 120
Number of Pupils: 113
Number of Boys: 81
Number of Girls: 32

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 20% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African47.80%54
Other (any other ethnic group)11.50%13
White British8.00%9
Other Mixed7.10%8
Caribbean5.30%6
Other White4.40%5
Other Black3.50%4
Bangladeshi2.70%3
Other Asian1.80%2
Unclassified1.80%2
Gypsy/Roma1.80%2
White and Black African1.80%2
Pakistani0.90%1
White and Asian0.90%1
White and Black Caribbean0.90%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
69%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grove Nursery School
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3out of 4 414 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,106 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
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4out of 4 2,487 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brunswick Park Primary School
Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH
- not rated 217 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brunswick Park Junior School
Picton Street , SE5 7QH
- not rated 230 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brunswick Park Infant School
Picton Street , SE5 7QH
- not rated 230 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF
3out of 4 297 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Angel Oak Academy
Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL
4out of 4 585 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP
4out of 4 935 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School
Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP
- not rated 935 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College
Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
- not rated 1,099 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark All Saints Academy
140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
3out of 4 1,099 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy
Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
- not rated 1,099 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 2,852 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 2,937 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 3,007 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 3,127 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,151 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 2,308 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Spa School Camberwell
150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Hope Primary School
Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY
- not rated 95 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation
1 Newent Close , Camberwell Green SE15 6EF
- not rated 360 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation
The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF
- not rated 360 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Thomas Francis Independent School
166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL
- not rated 484 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.