Education-My Life Matters
Education-My Life Matters is an independent school in Lewisham for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 20 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Education-My Life Matters is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 108 Conisborough Crescent Bellingham Catford London SE6 2SP |
| Phone | 02086989663 |
| Reference Number | 143933 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 85%
Girls: 15% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Education – My Life Matters has undergone an inspection to evaluate its application for a material change to increase its capacity to accommodate more pupils. The overall assessment indicates that the school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the proposed changes are implemented. The school is recognized for its strong safeguarding culture and effective supervision of pupils, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment conducive to learning. The leadership demonstrates a commitment to promoting the well-being of students, particularly those with special educational needs.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Mar 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 25 Feb 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 25 Apr 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Nov 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong culture of safeguarding
- Effective induction and training of staff
- Suitable health and safety policies in place
- Well-maintained premises and facilities
- Secure knowledge and understanding of independent school standards among leadership
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 15 | 2 |
In 2025–26, 15.0% of pupils at Education-My Life Matters were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 80.0% 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 Education-My Life Matters's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Education-My Life Matters is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Education-My Life Matters last inspected by Ofsted?
Education-My Life Matters was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Education-My Life Matters have?
Education-My Life Matters has 20 pupils on roll.
What age range does Education-My Life Matters cover?
Education-My Life Matters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Education-My Life Matters?
Education-My Life Matters is at 108 Conisborough Crescent, Bellingham, Catford, London, SE6 2SP.
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