Clannad Education Centre, Bromley
Clannad Education Centre is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 17 in Bromley. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Clannad Education Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Clannad Education Centre are Dorton College of Further Education (0.6 miles, Good); Bromley Beacon Academy (1.3 miles, Good); Woodview (1.4 miles, Good); and Riverside School (1.8 miles, Outstanding).
Dorton College of Further EducationBromley Beacon AcademyWoodviewRiverside School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Clannad Education Centre has an education, health and care plan (4 of 4 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Orpington Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Perry Hall School, 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
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
Clannad is a caring school where pupils feel safe, happy and genuinely supported. Staff use high-quality teaching and detailed knowledge of each pupil's needs to help them learn brilliantly and achieve well in their subjects. The school goes beyond academic lessons to develop life skills, cultural awareness and confidence for the future, with pupils leaving to appropriate destinations.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour management and emotional support from highly skilled, caring staff who help pupils self-regulate and thrive
- Strong curriculum tailored to individual needs with excellent teaching of reading, phonics and core subjects
- Rich enrichment programme including trips to theatres, museums and farms that broadens pupils' knowledge and prepares them for life after school
- Effective partnership working with families and residential staff to support pupils' progress and wellbeing
- High staff morale with strong professional development opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough vetting procedures, safeguarding policies and clear protocols in place to protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, regulated play, trips to theatres, museums, rare breed farm, outdoor education, careers education and work experience at college
Clannad Education Centre is an independent special school for pupils aged 8-17 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas, improving from Good at its previous inspection in 2022.
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 Clannad Education Centre
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Clannad Education Centre, with their latest published grades:
- Orpington Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 16 December 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Orpington Day Nursery 2 - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 6 February 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- St John's URC Preschool Group - Pre-school, 0.4 milesOfsted, 14 July 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Kindred Orpington - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 24 March 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Seedlings Montessori Pre-school - Pre-school, 0.5 miles
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 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 Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
4 pupils
5 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Across Bromley council
Places available
4,001
Applications
3,651
Got 1st preference
66.3%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Bromley council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Clannad Education Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
4
Total Pupils
2
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Clannad Education Centre
What is Clannad Education Centre's Ofsted rating?
Clannad Education Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Clannad Education Centre meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Clannad Education Centre met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Clannad Education Centre?
Clannad Education Centre has around 4 pupils on roll.
Does Clannad Education Centre have specialist SEN provision?
Clannad Education Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How many road collisions happen near Clannad Education Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 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 Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clannad Education Centre?
Clannad Education Centre is at 112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, Bromley, BR6 0DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)