Royal Free Hospital Children's School

URN: 100094 • London NW3 2QG

Overview

Name
Royal Free Hospital Children's School
URN
100094
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02038384740
Website
Visit
Address
Floor 6 - 6 West B, London NW3 2QG

Summary

Royal Free Hospital Children's School is a community special school located in Camden, London, catering to 76 mixed-gender pupils. The school provides education primarily for children who are inpatients or day patients at the Royal Free Hospital's paediatric wards, as well as those receiving treatment from the RF CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. It aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child's individual educational needs are prioritized.

The school operates within a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic support for students. It emphasizes emotional well-being, social skills development, and academic engagement, preparing pupils for a hopeful future. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, and the school has received recognition for its commitment to mental health and well-being, including awards for its inclusive practices.

Admissions to the school are managed through a referral process involving the Camden School Inclusion Panel, ensuring that children receive appropriate educational support. The school also offers outreach teaching services and alternative educational programmes for children not currently inpatients, reinforcing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Key details

LA
Camden
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
76
Boys
27
Girls
49
FSM %
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 76 27 49
2024-09-11 110 44 66
2023-09-11 78 44 34 0.00
2022-09-11 78 44 34 0.00
2021-09-11 76 24 52 0.00
2020-09-11 195 96 99 0.00

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