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 |
Description
betaSpa School Bermondsey, located at the address SE1 5RN in London's Bermondsey area, is a coeducational special school catering to pupils aged 11 to 19 with an enrollment of 114 (as of November 2020). The school falls under the Southwark local authority and is designated as one of Britain's largest state schools for children with autism spectrum disorders, spanning the spectrum from severe to high-functioning. Executive Headteacher Steph Lea leads the school, with Georgina Quigley serving as Head of School.
The school occupies an old-red-brick building, surrounded by a landscaped garden with an artificial stream running through it, enhancing its natural environment for the students' learning and development. With a high staff-to-student ratio, Spa School Bermondsey seeks to provide students an empathetic and supportive educational experience, helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. The school has garnered attention for its creative grounds management, which has been highlighted by the BBC and Channel 4 in their respective programs. The school also offers free paper copies of any available information upon request.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 115 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 85.22%
Girls: 14.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 9 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 11 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 12 | 22 | Unknown | 22 |
| 13 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 33.9% |
| Caribbean | 12.2% |
| White, British | 9.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| 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 Inspection Date | 2024-07-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2023-01-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-12 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2015-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Destinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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