The Garden School
URN: 100311 • London N16 8BZ
Overview
- Name
- The Garden School
- URN
- 100311
- 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
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ray Lawrence (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 02072548096
- Website
- Visit The Garden School website
- Address
-
Wordsworth Road, London N16 8BZ
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Summary
The Garden School, located in the London Borough of Hackney, is a community special school that caters to 199 pupils aged 4 to 19, specifically those with autism and severe learning difficulties. The school operates under a child-centred ethos, prioritising each student's individual needs and goals. This approach informs a bespoke curriculum designed to foster communication, learning, and independence within a safe and inclusive environment.
The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including sensory spaces, interactive classrooms, and a drama and dance studio, all aimed at supporting the educational and therapeutic needs of its students. The Garden School also features a café run by students to promote work-related learning and life skills, along with a flat designed to help pupils develop independence.
Admissions are conducted through the statutory assessment process, and the school is particularly suited for students who can benefit from a structured learning environment. The Garden School was last inspected by Ofsted in December 2024, receiving a 'Good' rating across all areas, reflecting its commitment to high expectations and effective educational practices.
The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including sensory spaces, interactive classrooms, and a drama and dance studio, all aimed at supporting the educational and therapeutic needs of its students. The Garden School also features a café run by students to promote work-related learning and life skills, along with a flat designed to help pupils develop independence.
Admissions are conducted through the statutory assessment process, and the school is particularly suited for students who can benefit from a structured learning environment. The Garden School was last inspected by Ofsted in December 2024, receiving a 'Good' rating across all areas, reflecting its commitment to high expectations and effective educational practices.
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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
- Hackney
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 199
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 57.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 159 | 40 | 200 | 57.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 193 | 158 | 35 | 57.80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 158 | 130 | 28 | 60.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 158 | 130 | 28 | 60.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 149 | 120 | 29 | 53.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 148 | 116 | 32 | 51.40 |
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