Hawkswood Therapeutic, Chingford
Hawkswood Therapeutic is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Chingford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. That was 13 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hawkswood Therapeutic in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chingford Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hawkswood School (->s), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 90 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Waltham Forest (663).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hawkswood creates a warm, welcoming environment where anxious pupils regain confidence and love learning. Staff know each pupil exceptionally well and provide highly personalised support combining therapeutic help with strong academics. The school excels at preparing pupils for their next steps through real work experience, employer visits, and developing the emotional skills they need to succeed in employment and life.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make rapid progress in learning and attendance improves substantially through tailored therapeutic and academic support
- Strong inclusive culture with calm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and want to attend school
- Comprehensive careers programme with extensive work experience and employer partnerships to prepare pupils for next stages
- Staff receive excellent professional development and leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Highly effective individualised support for vulnerable pupils, including those with autism and ADHD
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips, careers fairs, employer visits, work experience placements, school council, enterprise projects, therapy dog care
Hawkswood Therapeutic is a special school that provides individualised therapeutic and academic support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Through a carefully balanced curriculum and strong pastoral care, pupils overcome barriers to learning and make rapid progress from their different starting points.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Hawkswood Therapeutic is in Waltham Forest; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 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 - Chingford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chingford
Across Waltham Forest council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,724
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Waltham Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
-%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
0
Total Pupils
0
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
£59,081
Mean salary
2026 data
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Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Hawkswood Therapeutic
What is Hawkswood Therapeutic's Ofsted rating?
Hawkswood Therapeutic's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hawkswood Therapeutic?
No fixed boundary. When Hawkswood Therapeutic is oversubscribed, Waltham Forest allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Hawkswood Therapeutic?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Hawkswood Therapeutic 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 Hawkswood Therapeutic?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hawkswood Therapeutic?
Hawkswood Therapeutic is at Antlers Hill, Chingford, E4 7RT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)