Haymerle School, London
Haymerle School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2021.
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Haymerle School in detail
Haymerle School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a special school committed to supporting children with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders and social communication difficulties alongside additional needs - including significant speech and language difficulties, developmental delay and complex learning needs. With us, your child is supported and encouraged to develop independence and the life skills they need for the future."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Haymerle School are Treasure House (London) CIC (0.3 miles, Good); Tuke School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Cherry Garden School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and Spa School Camberwell (0.7 miles, Good).
Treasure House (London) CICTuke SchoolCherry Garden SchoolSpa School Camberwell
Who goes there
75.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Haymerle School has an education, health and care plan (77 of 77 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Haymerle School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Queens Road Peckham Station, about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bird In Bush Road, 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Haymerle School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2021 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
75.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Haymerle School
Coffee Morning- 16th June 2026
16 Jun 2026
Weekly News
5 Jun 2026
LGFL Top tips to keep children safe online
22 Sep 2025
Best Practice with Teaching Assistants Award
2 Apr 2025
From Haymerle School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Haymerle 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
- 184
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 35
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 184 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 35 serious and 147 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 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
School Occupancy
100%
Full
77 pupils
77 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
77
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Haymerle School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
52
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,526
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9%
Overall absence
21.5%
Persistent absence
79
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Haymerle School
What are SATs results like at Haymerle School?
Of the pupils at Haymerle School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Haymerle School's Ofsted rating?
Haymerle School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Haymerle School?
No fixed boundary. When Haymerle School is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Haymerle School?
Haymerle School has around 77 pupils on roll. 75% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Haymerle School have specialist SEN provision?
Haymerle School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Haymerle School?
6.9% of sessions were missed at Haymerle School in 2024/25. 21.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Haymerle School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Haymerle 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 Haymerle School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 184 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 35 serious and 147 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 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 Haymerle School?
Haymerle School is at Haymerle Road, London, SE15 6SY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)