Berrylands School, Kingston upon Thames
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Berrylands School is designed specifically for children with special educational needs and disabilities, offering a therapeutic approach grounded in trust and emotional safety. The school provides very small group teaching with one-to-one support, specialist accommodation in a forest setting, and an in-house team of therapists to support pupils' learning and wellbeing. With high staffing ratios and a focus on pupils' emotional security alongside academic progress, the school aims to help every child feel calm, safe and ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Therapeutic and nurturing approach with high staff-to-pupil ratios and integrated support throughout the day
- Broad, well-sequenced curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs with specialist teaching staff
- Strong leadership with clear safeguarding arrangements, robust recruitment checks, and commitment to staff training
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a trained designated safeguarding lead, clear policies in place, comprehensive staff induction and training planned, and suitable recording systems for concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning experiences, visiting speakers, camping trips, team participation experiences
Berrylands School is a proposed independent school for up to 25 pupils aged 7-16 with special educational needs and disabilities. The pre-registration inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Kingston upon Thames
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kingston upon Thames
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames
Places available
2,120
Applications
1,908
Got 1st preference
73.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Kingston upon Thames (2025/26)
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