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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Education-My Life Matters is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Education-My Life Matters
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Re-engagement is the centre of Education-My Life Matters. Its Key Stage 3 and 4 alternative provision works with young people at risk of permanent exclusion, aiming either for a return to mainstream education or a move to specialist education or college. Base schools, agencies and families remain involved.
English, maths and science sit alongside computing, PE, citizenship, RSHE and religious education; functional skills and ASDAN short courses can also be used. Learning mentors, outreach support and work-experience links connect the timetable with each learner's interests and starting point.
The five-stage referral route starts with a request and risk assessment, then considers supporting evidence and brings the learner together with referring adults. It leads either to a place or to onward provision. Fast Track serves exclusion referrals while the learner remains on the host school's roll.
A September 2025 material-change assessment considered additional premises at Langthorn Hall in Bromley. The relevant standards were likely to be met if the change was implemented, with safeguarding arrangements and risk assessment found suitable. The mixed 11-16 Conisborough Crescent provision had a proposed capacity of up to 30 pupils.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Winsome Fletcher
- Pupil roll
- 20 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 108 Conisborough Crescent, Bellingham, Catford, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SE6 2SP
- Area
- Lewisham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Winsome Fletcher
School contact
- School phone
- 02086989663
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@emlm.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 02086989663
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 30 April 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-04-30. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Education-My Life Matters handle admissions?
Education-My Life Matters handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Education-My Life Matters?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Education-My Life Matters?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Education-My Life Matters?
Education-My Life Matters is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 30 April 2024.