Beacon Business Innovation Hub is an alternative provision free school in Ilford, Redbridge, for children and young people aged 12 to 19.
- Ages 12–19
- 35 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 12 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 35 (places for 148)
- Headteacher
- Ms Kathryn Burns (Principal)
- Part of
- Beacon Multi-Academy Trust Limited
- Opened
- 1 September 2014
- Free school meals
- 44.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redbridge
- School reference (URN)
- 141006
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 Redbridge 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
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Woodford Bridge Road, Clayhall, Ilford, IG4 5LP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Beal High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.0 miles
- Hatton Special School Special school · Ages 3–11 0.4 miles
- Stradbroke Independent · Ages 8–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
By need in Redbridge: Autism (7) · Speech and language (4) · Hearing (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · SEMH (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Beacon Business Innovation Hub
How do I get a place at Beacon Business Innovation Hub?
Places at Beacon Business Innovation Hub are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Redbridge council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Beacon Business Innovation Hub take?
Aged 12 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Beacon Business Innovation Hub’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 Beacon Business Innovation Hub?
Woodford Bridge Road, Clayhall, Ilford, IG4 5LP, in Redbridge.
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