Roehampton Hospital School, Priory Lane
Roehampton Hospital School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Priory Lane. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Roehampton Hospital School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Roehampton Hospital School are Ibstock Place School (0.6 miles); Tower House School (0.7 miles); The Harrodian School (1.3 miles, Good); and Putney High School GDST (1.5 miles).
Ibstock Place SchoolTower House SchoolThe Harrodian SchoolPutney High School GDST
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (33.3%) received SEN support and 2 (11.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barnes Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Paddock Secondary School (->w), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 279 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).
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
Sixth Form
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 Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Roehampton Hospital School excels at supporting young people who join at different points during their hospital stay. Teachers skillfully break down learning into manageable steps, use strategies like daily reading sessions and regular recaps to build confidence, and help pupils see what they can achieve. The school also prioritises pupils' voices and well-being, giving them a say in their learning and providing enriching experiences like visits to museums, cinema and restaurants.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum tailored to individual pupils' academic and emotional needs, with strong focus on identifying and addressing learning gaps
- Exceptional staff expertise with strong subject knowledge, skilled questioning and timely feedback that builds pupils' confidence and aspirational thinking
- Thoughtful personal development provision woven into the taught curriculum, including healthy relationships, careers guidance and regular discussions on current affairs
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND using a range of strategies including video lessons and online classrooms to maintain connections with home-schools
- Strong culture of respect, kindness and care with clear routines that help pupils feel safe
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong information sharing between staff, medical teams, external agencies and parents to meet pupils' needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Guitar lessons, sewing, crochet, yoga sessions, book reviews, writing competitions, charity fundraising through craft sales, cinema visits, museum visits, restaurant visits
Roehampton Hospital School is an outstanding specialist school providing education for pupils admitted to hospital for eating disorders and mental health support. The school expertly blends academic education with well-being support, creating a happy, calm and welcoming environment where pupils flourish.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 37 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 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
50%
Available places
18 pupils
36 places
18 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
44.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
1
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Roehampton Hospital School
What is Roehampton Hospital School's Ofsted rating?
Roehampton Hospital School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Roehampton Hospital School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Roehampton Hospital School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Roehampton Hospital School?
Roehampton Hospital School has around 18 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Roehampton Hospital School?
Roehampton Hospital School 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 Roehampton Hospital School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 37 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Roehampton Hospital School?
Roehampton Hospital School is at The Priory Hospital Roehampton, Priory Lane, Priory Lane, SW15 5JJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)