Garratt Park School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This outstanding school supports students with additional needs brilliantly. From low starting points, almost every student makes at least good progress, with many achieving excellent results in GCSEs and other qualifications. The dedicated staff create a safe, happy environment where students enjoy learning and develop strong communication and numeracy skills that prepare them well for college and beyond.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching ensures students make rapid progress from low starting points, with many achieving GCSEs and other recognised qualifications
- Teachers set challenging targets and have high expectations; they check regularly on student progress and provide excellent individual support
- Students' behaviour is outstanding with positive attitudes, strong attendance, and a safe, happy school environment
- Sixth form provides excellent personal development and basic skills support to prepare students for their next stage
- Leadership and governors provide strong oversight and have driven significant improvements since the previous inspection
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure marking of students' work always includes clear written comments so students fully understand how to improve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding procedures are effective. The school has excellent behaviour policies, manages student behaviour professionally and consistently, and students feel secure and confident that staff would deal decisively with any discrimination or unpleasantness.
Extracurricular Activities
Anti-Bullying week
Garratt Park School is an outstanding special school that has improved significantly since its previous inspection. Students with moderate learning difficulties, autism, and speech and language needs make exceptional progress, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
At a Glance
65.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
207 pupils
215 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,182
Got 1st preference
64.3%
Got preferred school
92.9%
Secondary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
13.15298%
Overall absence
42.07317%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Garratt Park School
Chelsea Hall School
Earlsfield Primary School
Wimbledon Park Primary School
Beatrix Potter Primary School
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Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
Riversdale Primary School
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Gatton (VA) Primary School
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