Parkwood Hall Academy Trust
Academy special converter · Ages 8–19 · Swanley, Kensington and Chelsea
Parkwood Hall Academy Trust is a special school in Swanley, Kensington and Chelsea for ages 8–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 8 July 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, BR8 8DR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 8–19
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Pupils on roll
- 136 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 8 July 2025
Strengths
- “Staff support pupils to make a positive start to the school day.”
- “Clear and consistent routines help pupils to settle quickly and focus on their learning.”
- “Pupils know what staff expect of them, so they feel safe.”
To improve
- “Occasionally, teaching does not support pupils to think deeply enough about their learning.”
- “In some cases, staff miss important opportunities to help pupils to learn from making mistakes.”
- “This can limit pupils’ ability to tackle challenges independently and apply reasoning skills in future situations.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 September 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% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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