Drumbeat School and ASD Service

URN: 136423 • London BR1 5LE

Overview

Name
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
URN
136423
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Marie Neave (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
02086989738
Website
Visit
Address
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road, London BR1 5LE

Summary

Drumbeat School and ASD Service is a community special school located in Lewisham, London, catering to students with autism. With a current enrolment of 294 pupils, the school operates across three sites: Downham, Brockley, and Turnham. The school is dedicated to providing an inclusive education that meets the diverse needs of its students, supported by a team of skilled teachers and specialists who collaborate closely with families and healthcare professionals.

The curriculum at Drumbeat is personalised, guided by each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Students engage in a variety of learning experiences, including outdoor education, community projects, and practical skills development. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, ensuring that students not only achieve academic success but also gain independence and life skills.

Drumbeat also extends its expertise beyond its own students by offering outreach support and training to mainstream schools and parents in Lewisham. This commitment to collaboration and community engagement reflects the school's ethos of fostering an inclusive society that values the unique talents of all children.

Key details

LA
Lewisham
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
275
Pupils
294
Boys
234
Girls
60
FSM %
49.60
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 294 234 60 275 49.60
2024-09-11 274 223 51 275 48.30
2023-09-11 225 182 43 203 51.10
2022-09-11 225 182 43 203 51.10
2021-09-11 211 170 41 203 49.40
2020-09-11 193 151 42 203 47.10

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