Fordway Centre is an alternative provision academy in Ashford, Surrey, for children and young people aged 5 to 11.
- Ages 5–11
- 12 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 12 (places for 24)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Smith (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Inclusive Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2021
- Free school meals
- 91.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 148123
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 Surrey 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 Outstanding, June 2016; school remains Outstanding (May 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Stanwell Road, Stanwell, Ashford, TW15 3DU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Ashford Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Green Corridor Independent · Ages 16–25 1.7 miles
- Meadhurst Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
By need in Surrey: Autism (37) · Speech and language (29) · Moderate learning (18) · Severe learning (9) · Hearing (6) · Physical (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Vision (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about Fordway Centre
How do I get a place at Fordway Centre?
Places at Fordway Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Surrey council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Fordway Centre take?
Aged 5 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Fordway Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 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 Fordway Centre?
Stanwell Road, Stanwell, Ashford, TW15 3DU, in Surrey.
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