Harmood School
Harmood School is a community special school in Camden for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 36 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Harmood School is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection: November 2022.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harmood Street Camden London NW1 8DP |
| Phone | 02079743953 |
| Reference Number | 100092 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.44%
Girls: 30.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 72.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 11.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.1% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 5.6% |
| Irish | 5.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Caribbean | 2.8% |
Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School is performing well and continues to be rated as a good school. Pupils express happiness about their learning environment, where staff are attentive to complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering strong relationships. The new curriculum has raised expectations and engagement for many students, marking a positive change in their educational experience. Parents appreciate the tailored curriculum and support their children receive, reflecting a strong sense of community and commitment among staff and leaders.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 03 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe.
- Strong relationships are built between staff and pupils.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils.
- The curriculum is well-suited to meet the complex needs of pupils.
- Effective enrichment activities enhance personal development.
- Strong leadership and governance support school improvement.
- Comprehensive careers program helps pupils explore post-16 options.
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour expectations are not always clear or high enough.
- Disruptive behaviour and disengagement occur in some lessons.
- Not all staff are sufficiently trained in teaching phonics and reading.
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In 2024–25 pupils at Harmood School attended 64.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 75.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 8.7% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% | 20.7% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 18.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 13.7% | 11.7% | 14.1% | 19.8% | 27.2% | 21.0% | 23.1% | 22.7% | 29.7% | 28.8% | 17.4% |
| Severely absent pupils | 7.0% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 14.6% | 23.5% | 14.0% | 44.4% | 30.0% | 37.0% | 40.5% | 37.5% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 53.8% of pupils at Harmood School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 171.7 | 422.6 | 137.0 | 225.0 | 177.8 | 200.0 | 239.3 | 146.7 | 128.1 | 100.0 | 120.7 | 130.0 | 120.0 | 224.4 | 183.3 | 156.4 |
| Permanent exclusions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Harmood School had 3.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 40.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 27.0% | 22.0% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 21.3% | 14.8% | 23.8% | 18.9% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 16.7% | 31.7% | 5.8% | 25.0% | 40.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 72.7% | 75.0% | 69.2% | 71.4% | 74.1% | – | 54.5% | 90.9% | 70.0% | – | 46.7% | 86.7% | 66.7% | 83.3% | 63.6% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 17.0 | 25.7 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 4.4 | – | 3.4 | 7.1 | 2.6 | – | 1.0 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 3.5 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Harmood School had 36 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Social, emotional and mental health | 26 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 3 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 3 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 1 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 1 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Harmood School received £56,539 and spent £68,385 for each of its 37 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £1,061,000 (-£28,677 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £547,000 | £536,000 | £328,000 | £401,000 | -£87,000 | £6,000 | -£623,000 | -£1,061,000 |
| per pupil | £16,097 | £18,483 | £10,929 | £13,354 | -£2,121 | £191 | -£15,968 | -£28,677 |
| In-year balance | £156,000 | -£11,000 | -£208,000 | £73,000 | -£488,000 | £93,000 | -£629,000 | -£438,000 |
| per pupil | £4,592 | -£389 | -£6,938 | £2,425 | -£11,892 | £2,997 | -£16,121 | -£11,846 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Harmood School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Harmood School is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
When was Harmood School last inspected by Ofsted?
Harmood School was last inspected in November 2022.
How many pupils does Harmood School have?
Harmood School has 36 pupils on roll.
What age range does Harmood School cover?
Harmood School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Harmood School?
Harmood School is at Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW1 8DP.
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