New Directions is a pupil referral unit in Newham, London, for children and young people aged 14 to 16.
- Ages 14–16
- 21 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 14 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 21 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Ms Kirsten MacLeod (Headteacherprus)
- Opened
- 1 September 2004
- Free school meals
- 42.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Newham
- School reference (URN)
- 134919
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 Newham 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
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2012; school remains Good (October 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, October 2022).
Contact and getting there
The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, London, E16 2LS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Gallions Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 miles
- Foxfield Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 miles
- North Beckton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
By need in Newham: Autism (13) · PMLD (11) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about New Directions
How do I get a place at New Directions?
Places at New Directions are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Newham council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does New Directions take?
Aged 14 to 16, boys and girls.
What is New Directions’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022 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 Directions?
The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, London, E16 2LS, in Newham.
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