Little Heath School is a foundation special school in Romford, Redbridge, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports vision, speech and language, autism and 4 other needs.
- Ages 11–19
- 264 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 264 (places for 260)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fawzia Govender (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 49.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redbridge
- School reference (URN)
- 102878
Needs it supports
7 needs: vision, speech and language and 5 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Redbridge (6)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Redbridge (3)
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Redbridge (2)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Redbridge (1)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Redbridge (1)
Sensory and physical
- Visual impairment Other schools for this in Redbridge (2)
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Redbridge (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Redbridge council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2014; school remains Good (February 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, RM6 5RX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Newbridge School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Rose Lane Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 miles
- Hatchside School Special school · Ages 2–7 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
By need in Redbridge: Autism (7) · Speech and language (4) · Hearing (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · SEMH (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Little Heath School
How do I get a place at Little Heath School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Little Heath School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Little Heath School support?
Visual impairment, speech, language and communication, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Little Heath School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Little Heath School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Little Heath School?
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, RM6 5RX, in Redbridge.
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