Hawkswood Therapeutic is a pupil referral unit in Chingford, Waltham Forest, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- Ofsted report card (2025)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Smith (Associate Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 December 2011
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 137677
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
Report card, November 2025: Strong standard in every area
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, November 2023).
Contact and getting there
Antlers Hill, Chingford, E4 7RT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hawkswood Primary PRU Alternative provision · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.0 miles
- Chingford Foundation School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Whitehall Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
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Questions about Hawkswood Therapeutic
How do I get a place at Hawkswood Therapeutic?
Places at Hawkswood Therapeutic 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 Hawkswood Therapeutic take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Hawkswood Therapeutic’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2025 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 Hawkswood Therapeutic?
Antlers Hill, Chingford, E4 7RT, in Waltham Forest.
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