Haymerle School
Community special school in London (Southwark).
Location
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We are a special school committed to supporting children with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders and social communication difficulties alongside additional needs including significant speech and language difficulties, developmental delay and complex learning needs.
With us, your child is supported and encouraged to develop independence and the life skills they need for the future. Your child will be given many opportunities to enjoy and experience stimulating academic and creative learning opportunities. We welcome visits from parents and carers who would like to find out how we could support your child.
Please feel free to contact the Acting Headteacher, Serena Calvani, or the School Office should you require any information about the School and what we do. Contact us on 020 7639 6080 , or email .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 100878
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Constituency
- Peckham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Linda Coplestone | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nathan Taylor | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Oliver Creed | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Hannah Roberts | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Aisha Smaoui | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Charlene Tran | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Rowley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Sarah Evans | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Michelle Perrott | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Serena Calvani Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Elizabeth Nolan Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · term ended 2025 |
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