New Regent's College is a pupil referral unit in Hackney, London, for children and young people aged 5 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 5–16
- 79 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 79 (places for 200)
- Headteacher
- Ms Jo Byrne (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 2010
- Free school meals
- 77.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hackney
- School reference (URN)
- 134635
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Hackney (3)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hackney council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Expected standard in every area
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2021).
Contact and getting there
Nile Street, London, N1 7RD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Thomas Fairchild Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Shoreditch Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
- The ArtsXchange Alternative provision · Ages 14–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
By need in Hackney: Autism (11) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (4) · Severe learning (4) · Vision (4) · PMLD (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about New Regent's College
How do I get a place at New Regent's College?
Places at New Regent's College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hackney council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does New Regent's College support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does New Regent's College take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is New Regent's College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2026 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 New Regent's College?
Nile Street, London, N1 7RD, in Hackney.
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