Haymerle School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Haymerle School excels at knowing each child as an individual and using this knowledge to motivate learning and manage behaviour effectively. Staff are highly skilled at handling challenging situations with respect and speed, allowing lessons to continue with minimal disruption. The school creates a calm, welcoming environment where children with autism and complex needs feel safe, happy and valued.
Key Strengths
- All pupils achieve well across core subjects and communication skills are fostered effectively
- Behaviour is good, with challenging behaviour managed well by well-trained staff
- Teaching is good quality with staff knowing pupils well and building on their personal interests
- Children in early years settle quickly with interesting activities and consistent routines
- Strong leadership with good understanding of school strengths and areas for improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough teaching is outstanding - some teachers focus on activities rather than learning objectives
- Some tasks are repeated unnecessarily or not appropriately challenging for individual pupils
- Adult deployment needs improvement, particularly when pupils move between activities
- Recent staff vacancies in leadership have limited monitoring of teaching quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with thorough and robust systems in place, though leaders do not always verify minor details in records.
Extracurricular Activities
Music therapy, occupational therapy, rebound therapy, physical education with specialist PE teacher, educational trips
Haymerle School is a good special school catering for primary-aged pupils with autism and social communication difficulties. All groups of pupils achieve well in reading, writing, mathematics and communication, with good behaviour and a calm learning environment.
At a Glance
75.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
77 pupils
77 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.94846%
Overall absence
21.51899%
Persistent absence
79
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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