175
Pupils · 2024/25
20%
EAL · 2024/25
27%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 05/06/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLewisham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Brent Knoll School · All-through · Lewisham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
175
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
20%
FSM eligible
62%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
27%
Contact
Address
Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU
Local authority
Lewisham
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 175 | 7.1 | 100% | 20% | 62% | 8% | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 168 | 6.1 | 100% | 21% | 60% | 8% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 168 | 6.8 | 100% | 17% | 56% | 10% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 152 | 6.1 | 100% | 18% | 59% | 8% | 22% |
| 2020/21 | 156 | 6.0 | 100% | 15% | 59% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 152 | 6.3 | 100% | 13% | 58% | 7% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 154 | 6.1 | 100% | 11% | 64% | 7% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 156 | 6.8 | 100% | 10% | 70% | 6% | 21% |
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