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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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