Garratt Park School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Garratt Park School.
Garratt Park School, London
Garratt Park School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Garratt Park School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Garratt Park School are Garratt Park School (under 0.1 miles); Tram House School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Chelsea Hall School (0.3 miles); and Nightingale Community Academy (0.7 miles, Good).
Garratt Park SchoolTram House SchoolChelsea Hall SchoolNightingale Community Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 27 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 96% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 15% to a further education college.
Who goes there
62.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Garratt Park School has an education, health and care plan (207 of 207 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Earlsfield Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Waldron Road, 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Garratt Park School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Garratt Park School issued 17 suspensions, 7.9 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 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
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Garratt Park is a friendly school where all pupils feel safe and happy to learn. The school excels at developing not just academic skills but also social abilities and life skills through its excellent PSHE and PE programmes. Staff are well-supported and proud to work there, and the school carefully prepares young people for their future lives through careers guidance, college visits and real work experience opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum that teaches life skills, respect and emotional development
- Expert and imaginative teaching of physical education with adapted activities and community involvement
- Well-structured reading programme and literacy support to help pupils access the broader curriculum
- Excellent preparation for the future including careers events, college visits and supported internships
- Calm, welcoming school environment where pupils behave well and feel safe
Areas for Improvement
- Some new curriculum aspects are not yet fully embedded in pupils' long-term memory - leaders should complete implementation to ensure consistent adaptation to pupils' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with safety and well-being at the centre of everything the school does.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, camping trips, museum and art gallery visits, sporting activities at local leisure centres, London Youth Games volunteering, supported internships
Garratt Park School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a friendly and happy environment. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school prioritises their safety, well-being, and preparation for life after school.
At a Glance
62.3%
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
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Garratt Park School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
207 pupils
215 places
8 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
207
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
148
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
8.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£70,702
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.2%
Overall absence
42.1%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Garratt Park School
What are GCSE results like at Garratt Park School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Garratt Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Garratt Park School's Ofsted rating?
Garratt Park School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Garratt Park School?
No fixed boundary. When Garratt Park School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Garratt Park School?
Garratt Park School has around 207 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Garratt Park School?
13.2% of sessions were missed at Garratt Park School in 2024/25. 42.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Garratt Park School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Garratt 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.
Where is Garratt Park School?
Garratt Park School is at Waldron Road, Earlsfield, London, SW18 3TB.