Samuel Rhodes MLD School
URN: 100469 • London N5 2EG
Overview
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cerys Normanton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077047490
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 11 Highbury New Park, London N5 2EG
Summary
Samuel Rhodes MLD School is a community special school located in Islington, London, catering to 129 pupils with moderate learning needs and various diagnoses. The school focuses on delivering a bespoke and inclusive curriculum aimed at equipping students with life skills, social competencies, and practical abilities necessary for independent living and community engagement. The ethos of the school is centered on fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.
The school employs a holistic approach to education, supported by a dedicated staff team that creates an ambitious learning environment. Samuel Rhodes School prioritizes the development of independent life skills and actively promotes equality and acceptance within its community. The school also offers various interventions and support services, including pastoral care and therapeutic assistance, to address the specific needs of its pupils.
In addition to academic pursuits, the school emphasizes extracurricular activities, including sports and social skills development, to enhance pupil well-being and engagement. Samuel Rhodes School is committed to ensuring that all students reach their potential, with a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals and other support services.
The school employs a holistic approach to education, supported by a dedicated staff team that creates an ambitious learning environment. Samuel Rhodes School prioritizes the development of independent life skills and actively promotes equality and acceptance within its community. The school also offers various interventions and support services, including pastoral care and therapeutic assistance, to address the specific needs of its pupils.
In addition to academic pursuits, the school emphasizes extracurricular activities, including sports and social skills development, to enhance pupil well-being and engagement. Samuel Rhodes School is committed to ensuring that all students reach their potential, with a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals and other support services.
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Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 10 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 69.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 129 | 87 | 42 | 140 | 69.80 |
2024-09-11 | 144 | 95 | 49 | 140 | 64.00 |
2023-09-11 | 135 | 87 | 48 | 140 | 70.60 |
2022-09-11 | 135 | 87 | 48 | 125 | 70.60 |
2021-09-11 | 124 | 74 | 50 | 125 | 66.30 |
2020-09-11 | 116 | 76 | 40 | 125 | 67.40 |
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