Maypole School (Leigham Court), London
Maypole School (Leigham Court) is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Maypole School (Leigham Court) in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Maypole School (Leigham Court) are The Livity School (0.2 miles, Good); Burlington House School Tooting (0.6 miles); Elm Court School (1 mile, Outstanding); and Turney Primary and Secondary Special School (1.4 miles, Outstanding).
The Livity SchoolBurlington House School TootingElm Court SchoolTurney Primary and Secondary Special School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Maypole School (Leigham Court) has an education, health and care plan (60 of 60 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dunraven School (->nw), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 799 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 Lambeth (1302).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy at Maypole School. Many arrive after difficult journeys through the education system. Pupils build strong respectful relationships with staff, appreciating that adults are there to guide and support them. This helps pupils to see school in a more positive light and enables them to access learning more successfully. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe here.
Pupils follow a broad and ambitious curriculum. They are supported to learn well and build their knowledge and understanding over time. The highly bespoke offer ensures that pupils typically achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education and future lives.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders, including those responsible for governance, have created an ambitious culture that puts pupils' learning at the centre. Staff are committed to ensuring that each pupil receives bespoke support that both meets the requirements of their education, health and care (EHC) plan and helps them to transition successfully back into mainstream education.
Since the school opened, leaders and the proprietorial board have ensured that all the independent school standards are met. Through a process of continuous review and evaluation, they have secured a thorough and accurate understanding of the school's effectiveness. This has enabled leaders to recognise strengths and build on their work, as well as identify the right priorities for further development. This work has also ensured the curriculum is well designed to meet the needs of all pupils. Where necessary, appropriate adaptations have been made. This work is continuing. However, many staff are new to the school, and developing in their roles. As a result, aspects of the curriculum are not yet fully embedded, and this is reflected in what some pupils know and remember.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 154
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 22
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 154 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 22 serious and 130 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
33 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 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
60 pupils
60 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 Lambeth council
Places available
2,111
Applications
2,198
Got 1st preference
61.4%
Got preferred school
91.2%
All secondary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
60
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Maypole School (Leigham Court) is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
60
Total Pupils
47
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
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Questions parents ask about Maypole School (Leigham Court)
What is Maypole School (Leigham Court)'s Ofsted rating?
Maypole School (Leigham Court) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
Does Maypole School (Leigham Court) meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, Maypole School (Leigham Court) met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Maypole School (Leigham Court)?
Maypole School (Leigham Court) has around 60 pupils on roll.
Does Maypole School (Leigham Court) have specialist SEN provision?
Maypole School (Leigham Court) is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Maypole School (Leigham Court)?
Maypole School (Leigham Court) is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Maypole School (Leigham Court)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 154 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 22 serious and 130 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 33 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Maypole School (Leigham Court)?
Maypole School (Leigham Court) is at 76 Leigham Court Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2QA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)