Burnside Secondary PRU is a pupil referral unit in Waltham Forest, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 19 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 19 (places for 56)
- Headteacher
- Michael Mcgraw
- Opened
- 12 September 2011
- Free school meals
- 78.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 137328
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 Waltham Forest 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
Rated Good, June 2013; school remains Good (June 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
Burnside Avenue, 2 Burnside Avenue, London, E4 8YJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Lime Academy Hornbeam Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Joseph Clarke School Special school · Ages 2–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Thorpe Hall Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
All SEND schools in Waltham Forest
By need in Waltham Forest: Autism (9) · Speech and language (5) · SEMH (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Burnside Secondary PRU
How do I get a place at Burnside Secondary PRU?
Places at Burnside Secondary PRU are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Waltham Forest council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Burnside Secondary PRU take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Burnside Secondary PRU’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 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 Burnside Secondary PRU?
Burnside Avenue, 2 Burnside Avenue, London, E4 8YJ, in Waltham Forest.
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