Clarendon School, Twickenham
Clarendon School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Twickenham, part of Helix Learning Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clarendon School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Clarendon School are Capella House School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Strathmore School (0.3 miles, Good); Seva Education Twickenham (1.2 miles); and Ambitious College (1.6 miles, Good).
Capella House SchoolStrathmore SchoolSeva Education TwickenhamAmbitious College
The trust
Clarendon School is one of 8 schools run by Helix Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 22 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 82% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 59% to a further education college.
Who goes there
41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (13%).
Almost every pupil at Clarendon School has an education, health and care plan (161 of 164 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Clarendon School has a SEN unit for autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Twickenham Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tayben Avenue, 310 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Clarendon School issued 13 suspensions, 8 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 agoThis judgement is from June 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, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
41.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism, MLD
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 Clarendon 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
102%
Over capacity
164 pupils
160 places
4 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
161
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Clarendon School has a SEN unit for autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
164
Total Pupils
122
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,332
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.9%
Overall absence
28.9%
Persistent absence
166
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
Clarendon School
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Questions parents ask about Clarendon School
What are GCSE results like at Clarendon School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Clarendon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Clarendon School's Ofsted rating?
Clarendon School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Clarendon School?
No fixed boundary. When Clarendon School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Clarendon School?
Clarendon School has around 164 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Clarendon School have specialist SEN provision?
Clarendon School has a SEN unit for autism and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Clarendon School?
10.9% of sessions were missed at Clarendon School in 2024/25. 28.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Clarendon School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Clarendon 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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon School?
Clarendon School is at Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)