Tram House School, London
Tram House School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tram House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Tram House School are Garratt Park School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Garratt Park School (under 0.1 miles); Chelsea Hall School (0.2 miles); and Nightingale Community Academy (0.7 miles, Good).
Garratt Park SchoolGarratt Park SchoolChelsea Hall SchoolNightingale Community Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Tram House School has an education, health and care plan (69 of 70 in 2026).
Tram House School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Earlsfield Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Waldron Road, 60 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year 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 July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tram House provides a warm, welcoming environment where every child follows a personalised learning programme designed specifically for them. Staff have very high expectations and provide expert teaching that helps pupils achieve well, regardless of their starting point. The school places strong emphasis on developing independence, communication skills, and preparing young people for life beyond school through real-world experiences.
Key Strengths
- Highly personalised curriculum carefully tailored to each pupil's unique needs and EHC plans
- Excellent focus on communication and reading skills with strong early phonics programmes
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes with kind, considerate interactions between pupils
- Strong relationships with parents and carers with careful monitoring of attendance
- Comprehensive preparation for life after school including work experience and independent living skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough pre-employment checks on staff, risk assessments, and quick reporting of incidents.
Extracurricular Activities
Local park visits, shopping trips, places of worship, sports facilities, swimming pool, rugby club, school cafe, work experience with local businesses
Tram House School is an exceptional, calm and caring place to learn where pupils with autism make excellent progress towards their personal targets and achieve many external qualifications. The school has improved from Good to Outstanding since its last inspection in 2022.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Tram House School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 53 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 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
90%
Near capacity
70 pupils
78 places
8 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
69
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Tram House School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
70
Total Pupils
58
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Tram House School
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Questions parents ask about Tram House School
What is Tram House School's Ofsted rating?
Tram House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Tram House School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Tram House School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Tram House School?
Tram House School has around 70 pupils on roll.
Does Tram House School have specialist SEN provision?
Tram House School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Tram House School?
Tram House 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 Tram House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 53 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tram House School?
Tram House School is at Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane, London, London, SW17 0NY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)