TreeHouse School
TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school in Haringey for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has 111 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for TreeHouse School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2024.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024.
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodside Avenue Muswell Hill London N10 3JA |
| Phone | 02088155424 |
| Reference Number | 135534 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 111 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 86.49%
Girls: 13.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | 12 | Unknown | 12 |
| 6 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 28.8% |
| Asian, Other | 11.7% |
| White, British | 9% |
| Indian | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Caribbean | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
TreeHouse School has been rated as outstanding in all areas during its recent inspection. The school provides an exceptional educational experience for pupils with autism, ensuring that they receive tailored support across social and academic domains. Staff are highly skilled at engaging students in a purposeful and motivating environment, and the individualized teaching approaches adopted have proven to be extremely effective in meeting the unique needs of each pupil. Furthermore, strong leadership and a collaborative culture among staff contribute to a comprehensive educational offering that prepares students well for life beyond school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with autism.
- High-quality training for staff to deliver a tailored curriculum.
- Effective strategies for managing behaviour and promoting communication.
- Strong emphasis on personal development with diverse extracurricular activities.
- Excellent collaboration between teaching staff and therapeutic teams.
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In 2024–25 pupils at TreeHouse School attended 91.9% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 26.4% 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 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 9.2% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 3.4% |
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, 1.0% of pupils at TreeHouse 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 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 TreeHouse School had 111 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).
It says it provides for: autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 111 |
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 non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is TreeHouse School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for TreeHouse School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was TreeHouse School last inspected by Ofsted?
TreeHouse School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does TreeHouse School have?
TreeHouse School has 111 pupils on roll.
What age range does TreeHouse School cover?
TreeHouse School for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is TreeHouse School?
TreeHouse School is at Woodside Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 3JA.
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