Richard Cloudesley School is a sixth form special school in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 8.9%, 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 16.0%.
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Richard Cloudesley School has an overall absence rate of 16.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Richard Cloudesley School is 8.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Richard Cloudesley School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Richard Cloudesley School is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Richard Cloudesley School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1546/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
371/mo
24% of total
Air Quality
Moderate
NO₂: 26.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.3
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Essex Road Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.