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Cornerstone School

Free schools special · Belvedere · DA17 6DW

Ages 11–19 · 112 pupils · Bexley

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

21.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-18

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence21.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)55.2%
Unauthorised14.0%
Authorised absence
7.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
16.1%
Enrolments in measure
87

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

112 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
112
Boys / girls
72 / 40
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
112 / 100 (112%)
Free school meals
44.1%
FSM pupils
49
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Trinitas Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Debbie Donnelly

Location

Address
Halt Robin Road
Postcode
DA17 6DW
Town
Belvedere
County
Kent
Local authority
Bexley
District
Bexley
Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
114 on roll / 100 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 11–19, in Belvedere, Bexley, 112 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 44.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Belvedere
8
Academies among open schools in Belvedere
88% (7)
Open schools in DA17
9
Open schools in Bexley LA
92

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BelvedereNear DA17

  • Belvedere Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Belvedere · DA17 6AA · Bexley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.9%

    0.1 miles away

  • Belvedere Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Belvedere · DA17 6AA · Bexley

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.9%

    0.1 miles away

  • Lessness Heath Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Belvedere · DA17 6HB · Bexley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Lime Wood Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Free schools · Primary

    Erith · DA8 1FJ · Bexley

    Ages 4–11

    0.6 miles away

  • Northwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Erith · DA18 4HN · Bexley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Break Through School

    Other independent school

    DA17 5JX · Bexley

    Ages 11–17

    • Att84.7

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Debbie Donnelly
Telephone
02087130002
Website
https://www.cornerstone.bexley.sch.uk/

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