Executive Headteacher's Welcome
Paddock is a special school where every pupil comes first. We work hard to ensure every child and young person feels safe, understood and ready to learn. We take pride in the warm, nurturing relationships you see every day at Paddock, and the respectful way our pupils, families and staff work together. Our small class sizes, skilled staff and strong teamwork help us to provide support that is carefully matched to each pupil’s needs.
We are based across two sites: our Primary School in Putney and our new purpose-built Secondary School in Tooting, designed to meet pupils’ needs now and in the future.
Our curriculum has a clear intent: to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock through our thoughtfully planned aspirations for every child. We focus on communication, wellbeing, and meaningful learning, alongside the skills pupils need for the next stage of education and for adulthood.
At Paddock, every child is known and valued. Our teachers, classroom support staff and therapy team work closely together to build a clear understanding of each pupil—what matters to them, what helps them learn, and how best to support their wellbeing and progress. Every decision we make is guided by what is in the child’s best interests.
We place real importance on working in partnership with families. We are proud to have been awarded the Parent Partnership Award, reflecting our commitment to listening, clear communication and working together.
Our work is supported and strengthened by strong governance. Governors provide both support and challenge, helping us to maintain high standards and to keep improving for our pupils and families.
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are a current family, we appreciate your ongoing support. If you are considering Paddock School, we hope the information here gives you a clear sense of who we are and what matters to us, and we warmly welcome you to get in touch.
Sarah Santos
head@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk