The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 38.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- ASTRUM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Julian Matthews
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Torbitt Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oaks Park High School
Secondary · 556m away
Downshall Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Farnham Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Newbury Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newbridge School
Special school · 1.4km away
Barley Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Eastcourt Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hatchside School a selective school?
No. Hatchside School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hatchside School's Ofsted rating?
Hatchside School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hatchside School?
Hatchside School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hatchside School take?
Hatchside School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is Hatchside School?
Hatchside School is in Ilford, IG2 7SR, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hatchside School have a sixth form?
No, Hatchside School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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