Parayhouse School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hammersmith and Fulham College Gliddon Road Fulham London W14 9BL |
| Phone | 02087411400 |
| Reference Number | 135175 |
Parayhouse School continues to demonstrate good performance, catering effectively to pupils, many of whom face speech and communication difficulties. The school has cultivated a supportive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to develop both academically and socially. Notably, there is a strong emphasis on fostering independence and life skills through a broad, suitably adapted curriculum that includes vocational training and enrichment activities. However, some areas of the curriculum still require further refinement to ensure that all pupils achieve their highest potential consistently.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 52 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.92%
Girls: 48.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 10 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 19.2% |
| African | 19.2% |
| White, Other | 13.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High attendance rates due to a supportive environment.
- Effective strategies for developing pupils' communication and social skills.
- Strong collaboration between teaching teams and therapists.
- Wide range of enrichment activities to enhance personal development.
- Systematic phonics instruction leading to improved reading confidence.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum are not fully developed, affecting pupil achievement.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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0.03 miles |
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0.3 miles |
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0.46 miles |
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0.49 miles |
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0.49 miles |
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0.51 miles |
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0.56 miles |
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0.57 miles |
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0.59 miles |
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0.64 miles |
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0.65 miles |
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0.75 miles |
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0.78 miles |
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0.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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0 miles |
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|
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0.73 miles |
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0.73 miles |
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0.84 miles |
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0.97 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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1.03 miles |
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1.05 miles |
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1.05 miles |
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1.07 miles |
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1.09 miles |
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