# Chaffinch Brook School — Croydon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Abbie Vernum

## Contact

- **Address:** 32 Morland Road, Croydon
- **Phone:** 020 8325 4612
- **Website:** https://www.beckmeadtrust.org/chaffinch
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/croydon/chaffinch-brook-school-22054

## About

Chaffinch Brook recognises the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum always working towards the pupil’s individual goals and school targets. We have developed our curriculum to meet the individual needs of our pupils. We use the word “curriculum” to describe all of the learning opportunities that are experienced by our pupils.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A great school with some room for improvement: We've been impressed by the school's Autism-specific approach and the staff's commitment to supporting our child. However, we've experienced some communication issues with the teachers, and we wish the school would provide more opportunities for parental involvement. *(May 2022)*
- **5/5** — A supportive community for our child: Chaffinch Brook has been an incredible school for our child. The staff are caring, understanding, and committed to helping each child thrive. We love the emphasis on nurturing and inclusivity, and our child has made fantastic progress since joining the school. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A warm and welcoming environment: My child loves going to Chaffinch Brook, and we're so grateful for the school's nurturing environment. The teachers are kind, and the facilities are excellent. We feel confident that our child is receiving the best possible education and care. *(Nov 2021)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional care and education: We were blown away by the level of care and education provided by Chaffinch Brook. The teachers were kind, patient, and dedicated to helping our child succeed. We're so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend the school to other families. *(Sep 2021)*

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