PhoenixPlace, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
PhoenixPlace places pupil safety and well-being at the heart of everything it does. The school has carefully planned its expansion with thorough risk assessments and appropriate facilities to support girls with social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and the school works closely with external professionals to support each pupil's individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Comprehensive safeguarding procedures with well-trained staff and effective management of welfare concerns
- Thorough vetting of staff with clear recruitment plans for expansion
- Careful planning for expansion with appropriate facilities, risk assessments and accessibility measures
- Strong focus on pupil safety and well-being as central to all decision-making
- Clean, well-maintained premises with appropriate health and safety procedures on both sites
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has an appropriate policy complying with current guidance, staff are well-trained, procedures are consistently applied, and records are detailed and well-organised with strong communication with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
PE lessons at Brandon site and Flaxman Sports Centre with changing and shower facilities, access to three local parks
PhoenixPlace is an independent special secondary school for girls aged 11 to 16 with most pupils having education, health and care plans for social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards following its proposed expansion from 36 to 50 pupils across two sites.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
30 pupils
50 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
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PhoenixPlace
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Christ Church Primary SW9
Crawford Primary School
Brunswick Park Primary School
Van Gogh Primary
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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