Clarendon School is a special academy in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, for children and young people aged 4 to 16. It supports autism and moderate learning.
- Ages 4–16
- 164 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 164 (places for 160)
- Headteacher
- Mr Niall Dumigan (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Helix Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 October 2016
- Free school meals
- 41.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Richmond upon Thames
- School reference (URN)
- 143317
Needs it supports
2 needs: autism, moderate learning
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Richmond upon Thames (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Richmond upon Thames council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2014; school remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (April 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Capella House School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Strathmore School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Orleans Park School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 miles
All SEND schools in Richmond upon Thames
By need in Richmond upon Thames: Autism (10) · Speech and language (4) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (3)
Questions about Clarendon School
How do I get a place at Clarendon School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Clarendon School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Clarendon School support?
Autism and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Clarendon School take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Clarendon School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024 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 Clarendon School?
Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL, in Richmond upon Thames.
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