Watergate School
Foundation special school · Ages 4–11 · London, Lewisham
Watergate School is a special school in London, Lewisham for ages 4–11. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 10 March 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Lushington Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3WG
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Council
- Lewisham
- Pupils on roll
- 185 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 43.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 10 March 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy coming to school.”
- “They are eager to get to lessons as soon as the school day starts.”
- “Lessons are interesting, with resources that pupils like.”
To improve
- “Sometimes pupils need help and understanding to regulate their behaviour.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 May 2022 (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% |
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.
- Brent Knoll School 0.9 mi Improved significantly
- New Woodlands School 1.0 mi Standards maintained
- Greenvale School 1.2 mi School remains Outstanding
- St Dunstan's College 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Drumbeat School and ASD Service 1.6 mi Improved significantly
- The Young Women's Hub 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Education-My Life Matters 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Prendergast Ladywell School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published