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Catch22 Include London, Notting Dale
Catch22 Include London is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Notting Dale. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Catch22 Include London in detail
Catch22 Include London in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are an independent alternative provision located in West London. We work with students from across London and beyond who have faced challenge in mainstream schools. These students are often some of the most vulnerable young people, all of whom deserve access to the best quality education offer which is able to meet their needs and re-engage them with school."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Catch22 Include London are Woodlane High School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Q+ Queensmill College (0.6 miles, Good); Jack Tizard School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and Chelsea Community Hospital School (0.6 miles, Outstanding).
Woodlane High SchoolQ+ Queensmill CollegeJack Tizard SchoolChelsea Community Hospital School
Who goes there
In 2026, 2 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 9 (81.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Latimer Road Underground Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Latimer Road, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Catch22 Include London stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a supportive learning environment where teachers know pupils well and have high expectations. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed with engaging content across all subjects, and the school provides excellent careers guidance through weekly external advice. The school is also particularly strong at developing pupils' personal skills, self-confidence and sense of community through leadership opportunities and celebrations of diversity.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum based on national curriculum with engaging key questions and breadth of content
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge, high expectations, and know pupils well, creating a positive learning environment
- Effective careers provision with weekly external impartial careers advice and focus on identity and job exploration
- Strong safeguarding team that is knowledgeable, experienced, and responds to concerns in a timely manner
- Rich personal development programme supporting British values, respect, leadership skills and community contribution
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the safeguarding team meets regularly, responds to concerns in a timely manner, and is knowledgeable and experienced in supporting vulnerable pupils of all ages.
Extracurricular Activities
Graduation ceremony, nurture space design activities, community celebrations with food from different cultures, leadership opportunities through school community contributions
Catch22 Include London is an independent special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The inspection assessed whether the school is likely to meet independent school standards if it extends its age range from 13-17 to 11-17 year olds.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Catch22 Include London
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
21%
Available places
11 pupils
52 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Notting Dale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Notting Dale
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
11
Total Pupils
6
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Catch22 Include London
What are GCSE results like at Catch22 Include London?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Catch22 Include London can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Catch22 Include London's Ofsted rating?
Catch22 Include London's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2025, it was rated Good.
Does Catch22 Include London meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2025, Catch22 Include London met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Catch22 Include London?
Catch22 Include London has around 11 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Catch22 Include London?
Catch22 Include London is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Catch22 Include London?
Catch22 Include London is at 191 Freston Road, London, Notting Dale, W10 6TH.