Garratt Park School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waldron Road Earlsfield Wandsworth London SW18 3TB |
| Phone | 02089465769 |
| Reference Number | 101103 |
Garratt Park School has been confirmed to continue as a good school following its inspection. Pupils at the school, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy a safe and nurturing environment that promotes both academic and social development. The staff are dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere, and the school's well thought-out curriculum effectively prepares pupils for their future endeavors. A particular highlight is the strong personal, social, and health education (PSHE) program, which instills essential life skills in students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.22%
Girls: 27.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 67.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| 8 | 23 | 9 | 32 |
| 9 | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| 10 | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| 11 | 29 | 12 | 41 |
| 12 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 13 | 18 | 3 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.9% |
| African | 15.3% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.4% |
| Caribbean | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe at school.
- Bullying is rare and effectively managed.
- Dedicated staff ensure pupil safety and well-being.
- Strong PSHE curriculum teaching important life skills.
- Well-structured curriculum supporting academic and social skills.
- Effective reading program tailored to pupils' interests.
- Expertly taught physical education enhancing students' confidence.
- Wide range of enrichment activities including trips and sports.
Areas for Improvement
- Some new curriculum aspects are not fully embedded.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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