Nightingale School is a special school for boys with social, emotional and mental health needs. Some also have additional learning difficulties. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan when they join the school. The proportion of pupils who are entitled to additional funding, such as the pupil premium or the Year 7 catch-up funding, is high compared with other schools. The proportion of pupils who are from minority ethnic heritages is larger than most other schools. Nearly all pupils speak English as their first language. Since the last inspection, the school has appointed a new headteacher and there have been further leadership and staffing changes. The primary part of the school has now moved to purpose-built facilities on the same site. Some older pupils and those in the sixth form attend alternative educational provision. This is offered at Carlshalton College, South Thames College and Lambeth College. Some also attend the Road 2 Success facilities, which are on the school site.