Spa School, Bermondsey
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Monnow Road London SE1 5RN |
| Phone | 02072373714 |
| Reference Number | 146190 |
Spa School, Bermondsey has demonstrated overall effectiveness in providing a good quality of education, particularly excelling in behavior and attitudes, which are rated as outstanding. This special school, part of the Spa Education Trust, provides essential support for pupils with autism and is well-prepared to guide them through their academic and personal development. Engaging and aspirational curriculum designs foster meaningful learning experiences for students, helping them to develop crucial life skills and prepare for adulthood. Notably, this is the first comprehensive inspection since the school became an academy, following a long exemption from routine inspections.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 82.46%
Girls: 17.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 10 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 12 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 | 21 | Unknown | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 33.3% |
| White, British | 13.2% |
| Caribbean | 11.4% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Spa School | |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Aspirational curriculum designed for academic, personal, and social development
- Strong emphasis on life skills, including cooking and laundry
- Positive relationships built between pupils and staff
- Effective support for pupils' behavioral and emotional needs
- Robust provision for personal development and community involvement
- Regular monitoring of academic progress and social development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of phonics teaching methods among staff
- Curriculum thinking developing in a few subjects leading to knowledge gaps among pupils
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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