Brent Knoll School
Foundation special school · Ages 4–17 · London, Lewisham
Brent Knoll School is a special school in London, Lewisham for ages 4–17. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 28 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–17
- Council
- Lewisham
- Pupils on roll
- 181 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 58% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 28 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils at Brent Knoll develop and mature in a safe and supportive environment.”
- “The school manages these challenges with skill and determination.”
- “Pupils’ behaviour improves noticeably as they move through the school.”
To improve
- “Some also find it difficult to regulate their behaviour.”
- “For some pupils, achieving fluency takes time, but there is a sharp focus on getting all to read.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lewisham.
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- New Woodlands School 1.8 mi Standards maintained
- The Young Women's Hub 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Greenvale School 1.9 mi School remains Outstanding