Evelina Hospital School, London
Evelina 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 January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Evelina Hospital School in detail
Evelina Hospital School in its own words
In its own words: "On behalf of the Governing Board, I am delighted to welcome you to Evelina Hospital School. It’s a great privilege to serve this exceptional community as Chair, where education is delivered with both compassion and ambition."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Evelina Hospital School are Vanguard School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement); Octavia House Schools, London (0.6 miles); Elevated Futures Education (0.7 miles); and Fairley House School (0.7 miles, selective).
Vanguard SchoolOctavia House Schools, LondonElevated Futures EducationFairley House School
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Evelina Hospital School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 31 pupils (26.5%) received SEN support and 16 (13.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Westminster Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Thomas' Hospital / Evelina London (->n), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2729 crimes within a mile of the school, most often theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Southwark (1438), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 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 Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Evelina Hospital School provides excellent care and education tailored to each child's needs and interests. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils and their families, ensuring learning supports both academic progress and emotional well-being during their hospital stay. The school creates a safe, happy environment where pupils develop resilience and positive experiences despite their health challenges.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-tailored curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils including those with SEND
- High-quality teaching with staff who use pupils' interests and resources to engage them effectively
- Strong focus on reading with diverse authors and support for pupils who need to catch up
- Dedicated link workers who build warm, professional relationships and support pupils' pastoral needs
- Wide range of cultural activities including visiting musicians, authors and artists
Areas for Improvement
- Some parents would like lessons to be longer and more frequent - leaders are considering how to achieve this
- Increasing teaching time while reducing administrative workload for staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders identify pupils at risk quickly, all staff know how to recognise signs of harm, and careful checks are completed on all staff before they start.
Extracurricular Activities
Visiting musicians, authors and artists, learning about British values and diverse backgrounds, work preparation for older pupils
Evelina Hospital School continues to be an outstanding school located within St Thomas' Hospital, educating pupils who are patients at the hospital. Pupils enjoy lessons delivered at their bedside and benefit from a curriculum focused on both academic learning and emotional well-being.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Evelina Hospital School is in Southwark; for families living there:
- Southwark's school travel policy: travel assistance policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 182
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 28
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 28 serious and 153 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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 Southwark council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,489
Got 1st preference
72.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
40.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
117
Total Pupils
56
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
11.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,770
Mean salary
2015 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Evelina Hospital School
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Questions parents ask about Evelina Hospital School
What is Evelina Hospital School's Ofsted rating?
Evelina Hospital School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Evelina Hospital School?
No fixed boundary. When Evelina Hospital School is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Evelina Hospital School?
Evelina Hospital School has around 117 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Evelina Hospital School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Evelina 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 Evelina Hospital School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 28 serious and 153 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Evelina Hospital School?
Evelina Hospital School is at Westminster Bridge Road, St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7EH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)