Cherry Garden School

URN: 100881 • London SE15 5BB

Overview

Name
Cherry Garden School
URN
100881
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
66.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kelly Hawker (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02072374050
Website
Visit
Address
41 Bellenden Road, London SE15 5BB

Summary

Cherry Garden School is a community special school located in Peckham, London, catering to 94 pupils aged 2-11 with severe and complex learning differences. The school operates in a modern facility that opened in January 2019, designed to provide various enabling environments that enhance learning opportunities tailored to each pupil's specific needs.

The dedicated staff at Cherry Garden School focus on holistic and individualised learning, employing engaging activities to support each child's unique educational journey. The school values collaboration with parents and multi-agency professionals to maximise pupil achievements and celebrate their progress.

Cherry Garden School also features a custom assessment system, the Branch Map, which is designed to reflect the diverse ways in which pupils learn. This system allows parents to engage meaningfully in their children's learning experiences. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that encourages lifelong learning and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
95
Pupils
94
Boys
60
Girls
34
FSM %
57.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 94 60 34 95 57.40
2024-09-11 88 58 30 85 47.70
2023-09-11 85 58 27 90 44.60
2022-09-11 85 58 27 85 44.60
2021-09-11 80 56 24 80 51.30
2020-09-11 73 55 18 42.00

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