Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School, London
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in London, part of The Goldfinch Trust.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School in detail
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School. To create a safe and inclusive learning environment for young people to enjoy, achieve and move forward with their lives. The statements below describe how we choose to work together, the team culture we value, and how we look to get things done."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am incredibly proud of the students and staff here at Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School. Our school embodies our core values of ambition, collaboration, steadfastness, and kindness. We are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our learners."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School are Spa School Camberwell (0.6 miles, Good); PhoenixPlace (0.7 miles, Good); Heron Academy (0.7 miles); and Highshore School (0.7 miles, Good).
Spa School CamberwellPhoenixPlaceHeron AcademyHighshore School
The trust
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School is one of 2 schools run by The Goldfinch Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (100%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is King's College Hospital, 100 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2025. Before that, as Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (URN 100876), it was rated Outstanding in November 2011.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital 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
- 252
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 47
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 252 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 47 serious and 205 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
50 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
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
0.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£77,702
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
What is Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School's Ofsted rating?
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2025. Before that, as Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (URN 100876), it was rated Outstanding in November 2011.
What is the catchment area for Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School?
No fixed boundary. When Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School?
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School has around 1 pupils on roll.
Does Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School have specialist SEN provision?
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
How do I apply to Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital 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 Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 252 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 47 serious and 205 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 50 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 Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School?
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School is at 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)