Social Arts for Education
URN: 147199 • SE9 1TY
Overview
- Name
- Social Arts for Education
- URN
- 147199
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth McWeeney (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02088503286
- Website
- Visit Social Arts for Education website
- Address
-
253 Eltham High Street, SE9 1TY
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Summary
Social Arts for Education (SAFE) is an independent special school located in Greenwich, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 22 pupils, with a capacity for 25. Established in 2019, SAFE focuses on providing a supportive and understanding environment for children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as those with neurodiversities. The school aims to foster a sense of community and belonging, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at SAFE is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, integrating academic learning with essential social communication and emotional regulation skills. Staff members are dedicated to creating engaging lessons and nurturing relationships, which help students rebuild their self-esteem and re-engage with education. On-site mental health support is also a key component of the school's holistic approach.
SAFE operates Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 5:30 pm and emphasizes a calm, purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents can expect a strong commitment to their children's personal development and well-being, as highlighted by positive feedback from families who have witnessed significant progress in their children.
The curriculum at SAFE is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, integrating academic learning with essential social communication and emotional regulation skills. Staff members are dedicated to creating engaging lessons and nurturing relationships, which help students rebuild their self-esteem and re-engage with education. On-site mental health support is also a key component of the school's holistic approach.
SAFE operates Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 5:30 pm and emphasizes a calm, purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents can expect a strong commitment to their children's personal development and well-being, as highlighted by positive feedback from families who have witnessed significant progress in their children.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Virtual Tour (other)
- About (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Fees (other)
- Needs and Support Assessment (other)
- Policies & Ofsted report (other)
- Pupil Premium (other)
- SAFE Charity (other)
- Student Voice (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pulse and Water College (70.3)
- Willow Dene School (64.4)
- Serenity School Eltham (59.0)
- Ravensbourne (58.7)
- Trinity Laban (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Greenwich
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 25
- Pupils
- 22
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-08-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 25 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 25 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 25 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 25 |
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