The Corner School, Wembley
The Corner School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Wembley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Corner School in detail
The Corner School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to introduce myself as the new Headteacher of The Corner School, now proudly part of The Mulberry Bush Charity. I have had the honour of leading the education team at The Mulberry Bush School since 2019, a nationally recognised therapeutic community supporting children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Corner School are Wembley Manor (0.3 miles); Buxlow School (1 mile); Edith Kay Independent School (1.5 miles, Good); and Phoenix Arch School (1.5 miles, Good).
Wembley ManorBuxlow SchoolEdith Kay Independent SchoolPhoenix Arch School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Corner School has an education, health and care plan (15 of 15 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Wembley Central Underground Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eagle Road (->s), 70 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
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 December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Corner School excels at supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour through therapeutic approaches and consistent, caring staff responses. Children develop strong relationships with adults who listen to their concerns and help them manage their emotions effectively. The school provides enriching learning experiences, including visits to London museums, while maintaining high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement.
Key Strengths
- Strong therapeutic provision and emotional support helping pupils manage their behaviour and emotions effectively
- Consistent, calm approaches to behaviour management creating a positive and respectful atmosphere
- Well-structured reading programme with phonics taught and reinforced throughout the day
- Ambitious curriculum based on the national curriculum with enrichment opportunities like museum visits
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils built on trust and effective de-escalation techniques
Areas for Improvement
- In some curriculum areas, teaching does not consistently help pupils recall what they have learned and connect it to new content
- Teachers sometimes miss gaps in pupils' understanding when they first join, which can prevent progression
- Pupils' misconceptions in reading are not always addressed consistently enough
- Persistent absence remains high for some pupils despite school's efforts to improve attendance
- Character and independence approach needs more consistent implementation across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to London's museums
The Corner School is a good independent special school for pupils aged 5-11 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel secure, with staff dedicated to achieving both academic success and personal growth.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Corner School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 50 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
11 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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
43%
Available places
15 pupils
35 places
20 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wembley
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Corner School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
15
Total Pupils
14
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about The Corner School
What is The Corner School's Ofsted rating?
The Corner School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024.
Does The Corner School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in December 2024, The Corner School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Corner School?
The Corner School has around 15 pupils on roll.
Does The Corner School have specialist SEN provision?
The Corner School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Corner School?
The Corner 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 The Corner School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 50 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 11 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Corner School?
The Corner School is at Douglas Avenue, Wembley, Wembley, HA0 4DT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)