Capella House School, Twickenham
Capella House School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Twickenham, part of Helix Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Capella House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Capella House School are Clarendon School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Strathmore School (0.4 miles, Good); Seva Education Twickenham (1.2 miles); and Ambitious College (1.6 miles, Good).
Clarendon SchoolStrathmore SchoolSeva Education TwickenhamAmbitious College
The trust
Capella House School is one of 8 schools run by Helix Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 60% to a further education college.
Who goes there
41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Mixed (13%) and Asian (12%).
Almost every pupil at Capella House School has an education, health and care plan (76 of 78 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Capella House School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Twickenham Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tayben Avenue, 300 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Capella House School issued 4 suspensions, 4.6 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
41.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Capella House School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 19 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
78 pupils
76 places
2 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Twickenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Twickenham
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,266
Applications
2,021
Got 1st preference
62.2%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
76
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Capella House School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
52
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
6.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,043
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.4%
Overall absence
36.8%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Capella House School
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Questions parents ask about Capella House School
What are GCSE results like at Capella House School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Capella House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.3. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Capella House School's Ofsted rating?
Capella House School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Capella House School?
No fixed boundary. When Capella House School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Capella House School?
Capella House School has around 78 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Capella House School have specialist SEN provision?
Capella House School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs.
What is attendance like at Capella House School?
10.4% of sessions were missed at Capella House School in 2024/25. 36.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Capella House School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Capella House School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Capella House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 19 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Capella House School?
Capella House School is at Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)