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
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.
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.
Useful links
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- SEND Resources (sen)
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Events (calendar)
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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