294
Pupils · 2024/25
30%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityLewisham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Drumbeat School and ASD Service · All-through · Lewisham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
294
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
30%
FSM eligible
52%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road, Downham and Brockley, London, BR1 5LE
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 | 294 | 7.6 | 100% | 30% | 52% | 9% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 274 | 6.9 | 100% | 28% | 51% | 9% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 231 | 6.5 | 100% | 29% | 56% | 10% | 33% |
| 2021/22 | 225 | 6.6 | 100% | 29% | 58% | 10% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 211 | 6.4 | 100% | 30% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 181 | 6.0 | 100% | 36% | 61% | 7% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 162 | 4.8 | 100% | 40% | 64% | 7% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 165 | 5.4 | 100% | 27% | 63% | 6% | 20% |
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