Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, London, HA5 1JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gesher School is a special school in Harrow for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2025, report published 28 September 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 July 2025
Pupils excel at this exceptional school. There is a sharp focus on academic rigour and the development of social, communication and life skills. The school has extremely high expectations for all pupils. This supports them to achieve well and prepares them to be able to flourish when they leave school. Staff know each pupil extremely well. They have an in-depth understanding of how to meet pupils' varied special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Carefully considered strategies are in place for each individual pupil to support them to access and engage with their learning. Kindness is central to the culture of the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. This ensures pupils are safe in school. Pupils are friendly, polite, and caring towards each other. Their behaviour in lessons and around the school site is extremely positive. Staff work closely with pupils to support them to recognise and communicate how they are feeling. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are proud of their community. The development of life skills is central to the ethos of the school. The highly effective 'Bridges' programme develops skills and strategies that foster pupils' independence and prepare them for adulthood.
Pupil numbers and mix
80 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Gesher School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Seva Education | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pinn River School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| John Chilton School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Belvue School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Tamaryn Yartu
- Phone
- 02078845102
- Address
- Cannon Lane, Pinner, London, HA5 1JF
- Local authority
- Harrow
- URN
- 144738
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.