Chelsea Hall School
Chelsea Hall School is an independent special school in Wandsworth for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 47 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Chelsea Hall School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection: March 2019.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Andrew's Church Hall Waynflete Street Earlsfield London SW18 3QG |
| Reference Number | 131662 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 47 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.34%
Girls: 27.66% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Chelsea Group of Children is recognized as an outstanding school, having made significant improvements since its last inspection. With a strong focus on ambitious outcomes, the school provides excellent care and high-quality teaching, tailored to pupils' individual needs. Leaders continuously evaluate the effectiveness of all areas in the school's operations and are committed to achieving the best for their students. The supportive environment allows pupils, who often start with very low self-esteem and academic challenges, to thrive and make substantial progress in their education and personal development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Monitoring inspection |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 01 Mar 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have established a culture of high aspiration and care.
- The collaboration between teachers, teaching assistants, and therapists is seamless and efficient.
- The curriculum is effectively tailored to meet the students' diverse needs and interests.
- Pupils experience significant personal growth and academic improvement.
- Behaviour support strategies are highly effective.
- Staff members are well trained and work closely with parents to support children's development.
Areas for Improvement
- A few parents feel unclear about how well their children are progressing academically.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Chelsea Hall School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Chelsea Hall School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Chelsea Hall School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.
When was Chelsea Hall School last inspected by Ofsted?
Chelsea Hall School was last inspected in March 2019.
How many pupils does Chelsea Hall School have?
Chelsea Hall School has 47 pupils on roll.
What age range does Chelsea Hall School cover?
Chelsea Hall School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Chelsea Hall School?
Chelsea Hall School is at St Andrew's Church Hall, Waynflete Street, Earlsfield, London, SW18 3QG.
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