The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre
Other · Other independent special school · Ages 4–19 · London, Lewisham
The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre is an other school in London, Lewisham for ages 4–19 (other independent special school).
Key facts
- Address
- 303 Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, London, SE13 6TJ
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Lewisham
- Pupils on roll
- 45 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils settle quickly in this nurturing school.”
- “They benefit from calm, predictable routines and a patient, consistent approach from staff, when they need extra help.”
- “Staff build trusting relationships with pupils and work closely with families to understand pupils’ needs.”
To improve
- “However, the school's evaluation of some subject areas is less robust and this limits the extent to which leaders can ensure that pupils' knowledge develops well in those subjects.”
- “However, leaders do not systematically track the support and experiences that pupils have had.”
- “As a result, the school cannot be assured that pupils have had all of the guidance needed for them to be as prepared as possible for their next steps in education, employment and training.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
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Straight-line distance, in Lewisham.
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