The Yews School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Yews School has experienced leaders who understand the needs of pupils with complex SEND and have designed an ambitious, personalized curriculum to help every child succeed. The school prioritizes creating a safe, therapeutic environment where pupils feel supported and ready to learn, with carefully planned individual pathways and regular assessments to track progress. Beyond academics, the school offers a rich program of activities, community visits and work experience to build life skills and help pupils become confident, independent members of society.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with proven track record in SEND provision
- Ambitious, well-adapted curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs with clear focus on communication, language and numeracy
- Strong safeguarding arrangements with comprehensive policies and trained leads
- Well-planned therapeutic approach prioritizing pupil wellbeing and readiness to learn
- Extensive extra-curricular activities and community engagement opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are robust and effective with stringent systems in place, comprehensive policy, knowledgeable leads with up-to-date training, and annual staff training plus regular updates.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, adapted cycling, gardening, outdoor adventures, school council, fundraising activities, community visits to leisure centres and parks, talks from external professionals, assemblies
The Yews School is a proposed independent school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with an ambitious curriculum adapted to meet complex needs and a strong focus on pupils' wellbeing and development.
At a Glance
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Nursery
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Sixth Form
No
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Places available
4,332
Applications
4,139
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
95.5%
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