Tuke School is a not applicable school in London, 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.

Tuke School currently has around 100 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70% boys and 30% girls. Around 71.4% 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 29.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 40%. caribbean pupils make up about 10%

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

School Information

Address: Daniel Gardens, London, SE15 6ER
Website: http://www.tukeschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02075258002
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Heidi Tully
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100880

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 90
Number of Pupils: 100
Number of Boys: 70
Number of Girls: 30

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African40.00%40
Caribbean10.00%10
Other (any other ethnic group)9.00%9
White British8.00%8
Other White8.00%8
Other Mixed6.00%6
Unclassified6.00%6
Other Black4.00%4
Bangladeshi3.00%3
White and Black Caribbean3.00%3
White and Black African1.00%1
Chinese1.00%1
Indian1.00%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%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
0.62
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
68%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
58%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
52.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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 4 286 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 363 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT
3out of 4 1,222 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 1,724 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 2,843 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Angel Oak Academy
Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL
4out of 4 70 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Gloucester School
Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL
- not rated 70 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF
3out of 4 465 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cobourg Primary School
Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD
- not rated 562 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oliver Goldsmith Junior School
Peckam Road , SE5 8UH
- not rated 655 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walworth School
Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ
- not rated 838 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ
3out of 4 838 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Warwick Park School
Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ
- not rated 962 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Peckham
112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ
- not rated 962 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank University Academy
Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP
3out of 4 1,287 yd Academy sponsor led No 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 2,306 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 3,198 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 3,219 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crossways Sixth Form
Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL
- not rated 3,258 yd Community school No 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 2,095 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 2,933 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tuke School
Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willowbank
2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF
- not rated 294 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF
3out of 4 294 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation
1 Newent Close , Camberwell Green SE15 6EF
- not rated 334 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation
The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF
- not rated 334 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.