Abbey Manor College is a pupil referral unit in Lewisham, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 19.
- Ages 11–19
- 96 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 96
- Headteacher
- Mrs Heather Johnston (Executive Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2005
- Free school meals
- 62.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lewisham
- School reference (URN)
- 130856
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lewisham council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, January 2022).
Contact and getting there
40 Falmouth Close, London, SE12 8JP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- King's Oak School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Wize Up Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Alternative provision · Ages 11–19 0.7 miles
By need in Lewisham: Autism (10) · Speech and language (7) · Severe learning (5) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Multi-sensory (3) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Abbey Manor College
How do I get a place at Abbey Manor College?
Places at Abbey Manor College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lewisham council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Abbey Manor College take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Abbey Manor College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Abbey Manor College?
40 Falmouth Close, London, SE12 8JP, in Lewisham.
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