Parayhouse School, London
Parayhouse School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Parayhouse School in detail
Parayhouse School in its own words
In its own words: "Parayhouse was established in 1983 as a school for students with moderate learning difficulties as well as those with speech, language and communication needs. We continue to provide a specialist education for students from more than 10 Local Education Authorities across Greater London."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Parayhouse School are BeyondAutism Post-19 (0.4 miles); Burlington House School (1.3 miles); Q+ Queensmill College (1.4 miles, Good); and Jack Tizard School (1.5 miles, Outstanding).
BeyondAutism Post-19Burlington House SchoolQ+ Queensmill CollegeJack Tizard School
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (28%), Asian (20%) and White British (16%).
Almost every pupil at Parayhouse School has an education, health and care plan (49 of 50 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Parayhouse School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Barons Court Underground Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Green, 230 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Parayhouse School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2014, 12 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 July 2014 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Speech and language, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Parayhouse School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Parayhouse School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 165
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 31
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 165 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 31 serious and 132 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
83%
Available places
50 pupils
60 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
49
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Parayhouse School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
28
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.7%
Overall absence
31.5%
Persistent absence
54
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
Parayhouse School
Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Parayhouse School
What is Parayhouse School's Ofsted rating?
Parayhouse School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Parayhouse School?
No fixed boundary. When Parayhouse School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Parayhouse School?
Parayhouse School has around 50 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Parayhouse School have specialist SEN provision?
Parayhouse School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Parayhouse School?
10.7% of sessions were missed at Parayhouse School in 2024/25. 31.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parayhouse School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Parayhouse 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 Parayhouse School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 165 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 31 serious and 132 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Parayhouse School?
Parayhouse School is at Hammersmith and Fulham College, Gliddon Road, London, W14 9BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)