Stormont House School, London
Stormont House School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stormont House School in detail
Stormont House School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Stormont House, we work with young people aged 11-17 who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Every student who joins us brings their own strengths, interests, personality, and potential. By building positive relationships we are able to adapt our teaching and individualise our support."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Stormont House School are The Garden School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); Leaways School (0.8 miles, Good); Ickburgh School (1 mile, Good); and Side By Side School (1.4 miles, Outstanding).
The Garden SchoolLeaways SchoolIckburgh SchoolSide By Side School
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 9% to a further education college.
Who goes there
63.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Black (29%) and Mixed (15%).
Almost every pupil at Stormont House School has an education, health and care plan (131 of 131 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hackney Downs Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pembury Road / Downs Park Road, 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stormont House School issued 15 suspensions, 10.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
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 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stormont House excels at building pupils' confidence and preparing them for the real world - pupils themselves report that school helps them feel ready to leave and join society. The school takes an ambitious approach to learning, ensuring all pupils study a full range of subjects and achieve accredited qualifications, while also supporting their emotional well-being through residential trips, clubs and activities. Teachers use evidence-based teaching methods and continually review how they can better support pupils to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional focus on preparing pupils for adulthood across everything the school does
- All pupils achieve at least seven accredited qualifications by the time they leave
- Strong behaviour, attendance and pupil well-being with exemplary conduct in and out of classrooms
- Ambitious, broad curriculum with no narrowing of subjects studied by any pupil
- Successful outcomes with all pupils moving into further education, training or employment
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, lunchtime clubs, sport, cooking, Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, art gallery exhibitions
Stormont House School continues to be an outstanding special school that excels at preparing all pupils with SEND for life after school. The school ensures every pupil gains accredited qualifications and moves successfully into further education, training or employment.
At a Glance
63.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Stormont House School
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 213
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 38
- Children hurt
- 21
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 213 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 38 serious and 175 slight.
21 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
45 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 Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 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
109%
Over capacity
131 pupils
120 places
11 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 Hackney council
Places available
2,489
Applications
2,029
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Hackney council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
131
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
131
Total Pupils
96
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£71,974
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.6%
Overall absence
27.0%
Persistent absence
115
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 Stormont House School
What are GCSE results like at Stormont House School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Stormont House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Stormont House School's Ofsted rating?
Stormont House School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Stormont House School?
No fixed boundary. When Stormont House School is oversubscribed, Hackney allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Stormont House School?
Stormont House School has around 131 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stormont House School?
8.6% of sessions were missed at Stormont House School in 2024/25. 27% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stormont House School?
Apply through Hackney's coordinated admissions process, naming Stormont House 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 Stormont House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 213 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 38 serious and 175 slight. 21 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 45 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 Hackney is 169 (the median across 105 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stormont House School?
Stormont House School is at Downs Park Road, London, E5 8NP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)