The New School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Mary's Lodge 149 Central Hill London SE19 1RT |
| Phone | 02045130505 |
| Reference Number | 147986 |
The New School has demonstrated a solid overall performance, achieving 'Good' ratings in all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is particularly commendable as this is the school’s first inspection since its registration. The leadership team is focused on creating a positive environment centered around personal development, emotional well-being, and a democratic ethos where pupils have a say in their learning. The school successfully supports its pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring they feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 102 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Aug 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Leaders prioritize pupils' personal development.
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- Strong focus on emotional well-being and resilience.
- High expectations for pupils' learning and achievement.
- Consistent delivery of the phonics programme.
- Good support for pupils who need to catch up academically.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly defined important knowledge for pupils.
- Teaching occasionally does not build well on prior knowledge in mixed-age classes.
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