The Pears Family School
URN: 141130 • London N1 9JH
Overview
- Name
- The Pears Family School
- URN
- 141130
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Hillman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02036934911
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH
Summary
The Pears Family School, located in Islington, London, is a free school alternative provision designed to support vulnerable young people and their families. With a capacity for 48 pupils, the school offers a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment that caters to students with complex needs. The ethos of the school emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
The curriculum at Pears Family School combines high-quality teaching methodologies with elements from the latest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) practices. This approach aims to address behavioural and mental health-related barriers to learning, ensuring that educational opportunities are tailored to each pupil's abilities and needs. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where families are actively involved in the educational process.
Founded by experienced consultant psychotherapists, the school prioritises the well-being of its students and their families. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create an environment that promotes respect, kindness, and personal growth, as evidenced by the school's Outstanding rating from Ofsted following their inspection in 2017.
The curriculum at Pears Family School combines high-quality teaching methodologies with elements from the latest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) practices. This approach aims to address behavioural and mental health-related barriers to learning, ensuring that educational opportunities are tailored to each pupil's abilities and needs. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where families are actively involved in the educational process.
Founded by experienced consultant psychotherapists, the school prioritises the well-being of its students and their families. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create an environment that promotes respect, kindness, and personal growth, as evidenced by the school's Outstanding rating from Ofsted following their inspection in 2017.
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- Admissions. Why Place a Student at PFS? › (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Village School (71.5)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 5 - 14
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 48
- Pupils
- 1
- Boys
- 1
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2014-09-08
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 100.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 66.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 66.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 48 | 50.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 48 | 57.10 |
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