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School · SpecialiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Richard Cloudesley School

Community special school in London (Islington).

Pupils
109
on roll
Ofsted
Ungraded inspection
inspected Oct 2023
Attendance rate
85.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
5.3
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
42.2%
school census 15/01/2026
SEN support
2.8%
2025/26
Capacity
105%
109 / 104 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
18.7%
2024/25

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

In 2023, we consulted governors, parents, staff and of course pupils to agree new statements for our vision, mission and values. We inspire each individual and empower them to be their best in school and beyond. We have worked with our community to agree what this looks like ... In practice, we know we achieving our mission because:

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Debating
  • Orchestra
  • Swimming

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights

Key facts

URN
100467
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Islington
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (8 current, 1 former)

Special schools governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Nicky CheshireChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Michael CallowGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Tom WooltortonGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Gillian DaviesGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Kishen VoraGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Sarah BarnardGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Armughan MuftiGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mr Francis GonzalezGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2014
Ms Denise Owusu-Manu FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2025

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record