Chelsea Community Hospital School, London
Chelsea Community Hospital School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chelsea Community Hospital School in detail
Chelsea Community Hospital School in its own words
In its own words: "Volunteers play an intrinsic part in the day-to-day life of our school"
From the headteacher's welcome: "We provide education for children and young people while they are in hospital or unable to attend mainstream school as a result of their medical or mental health needs. We are based across five hospital sites in London."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Chelsea Community Hospital School are Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy (0.1 miles, Good); The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (0.5 miles, Good); Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School (0.6 miles, Good); and Catch22 Include London (0.6 miles, Good).
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill AcademyThe St Marylebone Church of England Bridge SchoolQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee SchoolCatch22 Include London
Who goes there
44.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 24 pupils (27.3%) received SEN support and 27 (30.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Ladbroke Grove Underground Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Charles Square/Ladbroke Grv, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chelsea Community Hospital School 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting pupils facing major disruptions to their education due to medical conditions. Staff take time to understand each pupil as an individual and design personalised learning programmes that allow pupils to continue studying the subjects they learn at home, so they can return smoothly when their treatment ends. The school offers a broad curriculum alongside creative experiences like theatre workshops and swimming, helping pupils regain confidence in their learning.
Key Strengths
- Teachers expertly understand each pupil's individual needs and provide personalised learning plans that keep pupils on track with their home school curriculum
- Strong focus on reading with a flexible phonics programme that adapts to how pupils learned to read at their home schools
- Wide range of enrichment activities and opportunities beyond the classroom that engage pupils and build confidence
- Staff are skilled at creating a calm, nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are ready to learn
- Leaders work closely with home schools and external professionals to reduce disruption to pupils' education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with governors fulfilling their statutory duties and leaders creating an open and positive culture where pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Horse riding, swimming, theatre visits, theme park visits, Royal Court Theatre workshops, London Symphony Orchestra workshops, weekly discussion groups, site design projects
Chelsea Community Hospital School continues to be an outstanding school that provides education for pupils with chronic medical or mental health conditions. The school operates across six hospital and community sites, with staff who are caring, encouraging and focused on helping pupils continue their learning during treatment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 193
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 193 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 169 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
41 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 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
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
24
SEN Support
27
EHC Plans
58.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
88
Total Pupils
39
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
4.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,195
Mean salary
2014 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Chelsea Community Hospital School
What is Chelsea Community Hospital School's Ofsted rating?
Chelsea Community Hospital School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Chelsea Community Hospital School?
No fixed boundary. When Chelsea Community Hospital School is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Chelsea Community Hospital School?
Chelsea Community Hospital School has around 88 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Chelsea Community Hospital School?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming Chelsea Community Hospital 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 Chelsea Community Hospital School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 193 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 169 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 41 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chelsea Community Hospital School?
Chelsea Community Hospital School is at 83a St. Charles Square, London, W10 6EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)