Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury is an independent special school in Camden for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 19 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury is Good, from an inspection in September 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 21.8, and 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 45 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP |
| Phone | 02033363593 |
| Reference Number | 149566 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 19 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.95%
Girls: 21.05% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Odyssey House School is performing well in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The proprietors have cultivated a supportive and safe environment that encourages pupil engagement, particularly beneficial for those who have faced educational disruptions prior to joining this school. The curriculum is ambitious and mostly well-structured to meet the needs of the pupils, many of whom have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which are adeptly catered for by staff who have high levels of job satisfaction. The use of local cultural and physical resources enriches students' learning experiences, promoting both academic and personal development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and feel safe.
- The school maintains a well-equipped and pleasant environment.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and positive relationships with pupils.
- The reading curriculum develops fluency, confidence, and enjoyment.
- There are many opportunities for pupils' personal development and cultural experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear mapping of key information, leading to inconsistent implementation of the curriculum.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 21.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 12.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 25% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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What is Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury last inspected by Ofsted?
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury have?
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury has 19 pupils on roll.
What age range does Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury cover?
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What are Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 21.8, and 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury?
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury is at 45 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4JP.