Roehampton Gate School

Roehampton Gate School is an independent special school for pupils with education, health and care plans, with a specialism in social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. This inspection found the school performing at the expected standard across achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development, and post-16 provision. Safeguarding standards are met, and all independent school standards are met. The school has two sites, 52 pupils on roll including six in post-16, and has seen leadership changes with the current headteacher taking up post in January 2025. The report highlights a strong inclusive culture, effective support for pupils with SEND, positive relationships, good pastoral care and a well-designed personal development programme. Pupils make positive progress from their starting points, behave well in a calm environment, and are increasingly well prepared for adulthood and next steps. Leadership has improved staffing stability, culture and behaviour, and leaders are seen as having a clear capacity to sustain further improvement. The main areas for development are in teaching consistency. Learning intentions are not always precise enough, so activities do not always align closely with key knowledge. Opportunities for pupils to explain, justify and deepen their understanding are sometimes missed, and practice varies in how well staff check pupils’ understanding during lessons to adapt teaching. Leaders are already addressing these points through professional development and clearer expectations.

Strengths

• Inclusive and ambitious curriculum adapted well for pupils with SEND and EHC plans
• Pupils make positive progress from their starting points across GCSE, functional skills and vocational pathways
• Strong relational and inclusive approach to behaviour creates a calm and purposeful environment
• Rigorous attendance monitoring with personalised approaches that help reduce barriers and improve attendance over time
• Pastoral support is a key strength, with trusting relationships helping pupils regulate emotions and engage
• Broad personal development programme prepares pupils well for adulthood, safety and future pathways
• Effective post-16 provision with tailored learning, careers guidance and enrichment that supports progression
• Leadership and governance provide detailed oversight, hold leaders to account and ensure statutory duties are met
• Leaders have stabilised staffing, strengthened school culture and embedded a restorative approach to behaviour
• Staff feel valued and supported, and professional development is improving teaching expertise
• Strong partnership work with families and external agencies supports vulnerable pupils’ wellbeing and engagement
• All independent school standards and safeguarding standards are met

Areas for Improvement

• Learning intentions are not always sufficiently precise, so activities do not consistently align with key knowledge
• Opportunities for pupils to explain, justify and deepen their understanding are sometimes missed
• Teaching practice remains variable in how confidently staff check what pupils know and understand during lessons
• Leaders need to ensure all staff consistently design precise learning goals and challenging activities
• Leaders should continue reducing inconsistencies in teaching to support in-lesson adaptation

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What is Roehampton Gate School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Roehampton Gate School is Expected standard, from an inspection in July 2026.

When was Roehampton Gate School last inspected by Ofsted?

Roehampton Gate School was last inspected in July 2026.

How many pupils does Roehampton Gate School have?

Roehampton Gate School has 44 pupils on roll.

What age range does Roehampton Gate School cover?

Roehampton Gate School for pupils aged 7 to 19.

What are Roehampton Gate School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 17.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Roehampton Gate School?

Roehampton Gate School is at Priory Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5JJ.