Spa School, Bermondsey, London
Spa School, Bermondsey is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, part of Spa Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Spa School, Bermondsey in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Spa School, Bermondsey are THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (0.6 miles, Good); Cavendish School (0.7 miles, Good); Treasure House (London) CIC (0.7 miles, Good); and Haymerle School (0.7 miles, Good).
THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOLCavendish SchoolTreasure House (London) CICHaymerle School
The trust
Spa School, Bermondsey is one of 2 schools run by Spa Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 20 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 95% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
67.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Spa School, Bermondsey has an education, health and care plan (122 of 122 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Spa School, Bermondsey provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Bermondsey Underground Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Southwark Park Rd/St James Rd, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Spa School, Bermondsey 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
67.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Spa School, Bermondsey
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Spa School, Bermondsey 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
- 107
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 107 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 86 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 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
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
122 pupils
115 places
7 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
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.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
122
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Spa School, Bermondsey provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
122
Total Pupils
97
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
9.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,336
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.8%
Overall absence
31.9%
Persistent absence
69
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
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Questions parents ask about Spa School, Bermondsey
What is Spa School, Bermondsey's Ofsted rating?
Spa School, Bermondsey was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Spa School, Bermondsey?
No fixed boundary. When Spa School, Bermondsey is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Spa School, Bermondsey?
Spa School, Bermondsey has around 122 pupils on roll. 67% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Spa School, Bermondsey have specialist SEN provision?
Spa School, Bermondsey provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Spa School, Bermondsey?
13.8% of sessions were missed at Spa School, Bermondsey in 2024/25. 31.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Spa School, Bermondsey?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Spa School, Bermondsey 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 Spa School, Bermondsey?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 107 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 86 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 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 Spa School, Bermondsey?
Spa School, Bermondsey is at Monnow Road, London, SE1 5RN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)