Moorcroft School is a special academy in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports autism, severe learning and PMLD.
- Ages 11–19
- 131 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 131 (places for 134)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Sanders (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Eden Academy
- Opened
- 1 June 2012
- Free school meals
- 51.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hillingdon
- School reference (URN)
- 138158
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, severe learning and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Hillingdon (2)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Hillingdon (1)
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 Hillingdon 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 Outstanding, May 2019; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Bramble Close, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Meadow High School Special school · Ages 11–19 0.3 miles
- Hillingdon Manor School Independent · Ages 11–19 0.5 miles
- Pield Heath House RC School Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
All SEND schools in Hillingdon
By need in Hillingdon: Autism (14) · Speech and language (5) · Hearing (4) · Physical (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Severe learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Vision (2)
Questions about Moorcroft School
How do I get a place at Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Moorcroft School support?
Autism, 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 Moorcroft School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Moorcroft School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Moorcroft School?
Bramble Close, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF, in Hillingdon.
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