College Park School, London
College Park School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
College Park School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to College Park School are Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School (0.9 miles, Good); Chelsea Community Hospital School (1.1 miles, Outstanding); The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (1.1 miles, Good); and Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy (1.2 miles, Good).
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee SchoolChelsea Community Hospital SchoolThe St Marylebone Church of England Bridge SchoolOrmiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 14% to a further education college.
Who goes there
61.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (26%), Black (25%) and Asian (19%).
Almost every pupil at College Park School has an education, health and care plan (167 of 167 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
College Park School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Bayswater Underground Station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queensway Bayswater, 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
College Park School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
61.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with College Park School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 159
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 33
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 159 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 126 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
24 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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
92%
Near capacity
167 pupils
182 places
15 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
167
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
College Park School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
167
Total Pupils
128
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
6.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,331
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.3%
Overall absence
35.6%
Persistent absence
132
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
Questions parents ask about College Park School
What are SATs results like at College Park School?
Of the pupils at College Park School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is College Park School's Ofsted rating?
College Park School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for College Park School?
No fixed boundary. When College Park School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to College Park School?
College Park School has around 167 pupils on roll. 61% are eligible for free school meals.
Does College Park School have specialist SEN provision?
College Park School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at College Park School?
10.3% of sessions were missed at College Park School in 2024/25. 35.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to College Park School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming College Park 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 College Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 159 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 126 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 24 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is College Park School?
College Park School is at Garway Road, London, W2 4PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)