Joseph Clarke School, London
Joseph Clarke School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in London, part of Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Joseph Clarke School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Joseph Clarke School are Whitefield School (0.9 miles, Good); Lime Academy Hornbeam (1.6 miles, Good); Stradbroke (2.1 miles, Good); and Belmont Park School (2.2 miles, Good).
Whitefield SchoolLime Academy HornbeamStradbrokeBelmont Park School
The trust
Joseph Clarke School is one of 14 schools run by Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
42.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), Asian (25%) and Mixed (14%).
Almost every pupil at Joseph Clarke School has an education, health and care plan (109 of 111 in 2026). The most common need among them is visual impairment.
Joseph Clarke School has a SEN unit for visual impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 110 places, 106 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Highams Park Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beverley Road (E4), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 257 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Waltham Forest (663).
Suspensions and exclusions
Joseph Clarke School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from February 2017, 9 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
42.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Vision, Autism, MLD +1
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
Keep up with Joseph Clarke School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Joseph Clarke School is in Waltham Forest; for families living there:
Apply to Waltham Forest for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 33 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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 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
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
111 pupils
110 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
109
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Joseph Clarke School has a SEN unit for visual impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 110 places, 106 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
111
Total Pupils
60
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
7.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,077
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.9%
Overall absence
32.9%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Joseph Clarke School
What are GCSE results like at Joseph Clarke School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Joseph Clarke School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Joseph Clarke School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Clarke School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Joseph Clarke School?
No fixed boundary. When Joseph Clarke School is oversubscribed, Waltham Forest allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Joseph Clarke School?
Joseph Clarke School has around 111 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Joseph Clarke School have specialist SEN provision?
Joseph Clarke School has a SEN unit for visual impairment, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 110 places, 106 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Joseph Clarke School?
9.9% of sessions were missed at Joseph Clarke School in 2024/25. 32.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Joseph Clarke School?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Joseph Clarke 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 Joseph Clarke School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 33 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Joseph Clarke School?
Joseph Clarke School is at Vincent Road, London, E4 9PP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)