Ormiston Beachcroft Academy is an alternative provision academy in Westminster, London, for children and young people aged 5 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 5–16
- 51 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 51 (places for 73)
- Headteacher
- Miss Michelle Burgess - Allen (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2014
- Free school meals
- 86.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Westminster
- School reference (URN)
- 140806
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 Westminster (1)
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 Westminster 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, April 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (September 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, September 2022).
Contact and getting there
35 Finchley Road, London, NW8 0NW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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All SEND schools in Westminster
By need in Westminster: Autism (10) · Speech and language (5) · Severe learning (3) · SEMH (2) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
How do I get a place at Ormiston Beachcroft Academy?
Places at Ormiston Beachcroft Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Westminster council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 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 Ormiston Beachcroft Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Ormiston Beachcroft Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024 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 Ormiston Beachcroft Academy?
35 Finchley Road, London, NW8 0NW, in Westminster.
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