Special school · Lewisham

Watergate School

Special
Ages 4–11

Term dates

Special schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Lewisham council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Lewisham's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special school
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–11
Pupils: 185 (capacity 186)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: *Co-op Brent Knoll and Watergate Co-operative Trust
Phone: 02086956555
Address: Lushington Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3WG
Website: watergate.lewisham.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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