Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Community special school•Not applicable•Ages 11-19•London, N5 2EG

4.2out of 5

Ofsted

Official inspection reports and grades

12 May 2026: School inspection: (PDF)

Inspected 12 May 2026

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Previous inspections

12 May 2026School inspectionReport card
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24 May 2022School inspection
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7 March 2017Full inspectionOutstanding
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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 129
Capacity: 140
Girls / boys: 33% / 67%
Free school meals: 70%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Teaching assistants (FTE): 45.3
Leadership (FTE): 3
Part-time teachers: 35%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Questions about Samuel Rhodes MLD School

What is Samuel Rhodes MLD School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted inspected Samuel Rhodes MLD School on 12 May 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Exceptional for personal development and wellbeing; Strong standard for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for inclusion, for leadership and governance, for post-16 provision and for attendance and behaviour.

How many pupils are at Samuel Rhodes MLD School?

Samuel Rhodes MLD School had 129 pupils aged 11 to 19 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 140. It is a mixed school.

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