Ormiston Latimer Academy is an alternative provision academy in Kensington and Chelsea, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. It supports autism and SEMH.
- Ages 11–16
- 44 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2025)
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 44 (places for 55)
- Headteacher
- Principal Grant Monaghan (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2014
- Free school meals
- 77.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- School reference (URN)
- 140807
Needs it supports
2 needs: autism, SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Kensington and Chelsea (2)
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 Kensington and Chelsea 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: Expected standard in 4 of 6 areas
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 teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, November 2021).
Contact and getting there
194 Freston Road, Latimer Road Station, London, W10 6TT
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Catch22 Include London Independent · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Kensington Aldridge Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 miles
- Oxford Gardens Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
All SEND schools in Kensington and Chelsea
By need in Kensington and Chelsea: Autism (10) · Speech and language (5) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Severe learning (2) · Vision (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Ormiston Latimer Academy
How do I get a place at Ormiston Latimer Academy?
Places at Ormiston Latimer Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Kensington and Chelsea council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Ormiston Latimer Academy support?
Autism and 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 Latimer Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Ormiston Latimer Academy’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 Ormiston Latimer Academy?
194 Freston Road, Latimer Road Station, London, W10 6TT, in Kensington and Chelsea.
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