Drumbeat School and ASD Service

A good community special school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Drumbeat School and ASD Service.

London, BR15LE Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 March 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road
Downham and Brockley
London, BR15LE

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136423
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road, Downham and Brockley, London, BR1 5LE
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
275 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
274
Free School Meals
51.3% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (274 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
274 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Resilience Challenge Success Independence

Head Teacher's Message

Drumbeat School and ASD Service is a 4-19 special needs school for autism in the London Borough of Lewisham. It emphasizes delivering the best education, holistic development, and meaningful partnerships with pupils, families, NHS therapists, CAMHS, and multi‑agency teams; highlights expansion to three sites (Downham, Brockley, Turnham) to support Lewisham children with autism; and underscores commitment to an inclusive society and high‑quality teaching to support exceptional pupil progress.

Facilities

Play equipment Fitness and gym areas Large and versatile sports hall Two sensory rooms Sensory garden Soft play area Art and design room Food technology room Outside play areas Sports training space Library (Brockley site) Offices Meeting room Gym Media suite Welcoming lobby

Curriculum Highlights

Aim and Values Method and Implementation Curriculum Coverage Early Years Foundation Stage Drumbeat Levels English and Communication Reading and Writing Mathematics The Wider Curriculum KS4 Courses Outreach

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