Southwark has 16 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 88% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 8 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 11 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beormund Primary School | Outstanding | 19 Jun 2024 | SE1 |
| Cherry Garden School | Outstanding | 26 Jun 2019 | SE15 |
| Evelina Hospital School | Outstanding | 1 Mar 2017 | SE1 |
| Cavendish School | Good | 21 Mar 2024 | SE16 |
| Haymerle School | Expected | 8 Jul 2026 | SE15 |
| Highshore School | Good | 28 Nov 2017 | SE5 |
| Lift Newlands | Good | 14 Mar 2023 | SE15 |
| PhoenixPlace | Good | 12 Dec 2024 | SE5 |
| Spa School, Bermondsey | Good | 23 May 2024 | SE1 |
| Spa School Camberwell | Good | 25 Jan 2023 | SE5 |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade | Expected | 12 May 2026 | SE17 |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL | Good | 16 Nov 2023 | CR7 |
| The Park College | Good | 22 Feb 2024 | SE11 |
| Treasure House (London) CIC | Good | 16 Nov 2023 | SE15 |
| Imperial Oak School | Needs attention | 10 Feb 2026 | SE1 |
| Tuke School | Needs attention | 6 Jan 2026 | SE15 |