The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Chris Smaling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU
Town setting
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Nightingale Primary School
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Oakdale Junior School
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Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 960m away
Glade Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hatton Special School's Ofsted rating?
Hatton Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hatton Special School?
Hatton Special School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hatton Special School take?
Hatton Special School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Hatton Special School?
Hatton Special School is in Woodford Green, IG8 8EU, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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