Royal Mencap Society
URN: 144786 • London E1 6LP
Overview
- Name
- Royal Mencap Society
- URN
- 144786
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Hardman (since 2025) , Head of Lifestyles and Work
- Telephone
- 07766776335
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 20-22 Commercial Street, London E1 6LP
Summary
Royal Mencap Society is a special post-16 institution located in Islington, London, dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. The institution focuses on providing tailored educational and vocational training to help students develop essential skills for employment. Their ethos centres around empowering individuals to achieve independence and success in the workplace.
The curriculum includes programmes such as supported employment and supported internships, designed to facilitate job readiness and enhance employability. Mencap's commitment to improving employment rates for people with learning disabilities is evident through their various resources and support services aimed at both jobseekers and employers.
In addition to vocational training, Mencap offers a comprehensive advice and information hub for parents, carers, and healthcare professionals. This resource provides guidance on various topics, including education, health, and social care, ensuring that families have access to the support they need. The Royal Mencap Society strives to create a supportive community that fosters understanding and inclusivity for individuals with learning disabilities.
The curriculum includes programmes such as supported employment and supported internships, designed to facilitate job readiness and enhance employability. Mencap's commitment to improving employment rates for people with learning disabilities is evident through their various resources and support services aimed at both jobseekers and employers.
In addition to vocational training, Mencap offers a comprehensive advice and information hub for parents, carers, and healthcare professionals. This resource provides guidance on various topics, including education, health, and social care, ensuring that families have access to the support they need. The Royal Mencap Society strives to create a supportive community that fosters understanding and inclusivity for individuals with learning disabilities.
Useful links
- Work and Learning Disability Research, 2022 (download)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Careers Guidance (CEIAG) (other)
- For employers (other)
- Meet the team (other)
- .cls-1 { stroke-width: 0px; } Our policies A collection of our policies and other relevant documents (other)
- Our programmes (other)
- Stories (other)
- Find a programme (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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