Hatchside School is a special free school in Ilford, Redbridge, for children and young people aged 2 to 7.
- Ages 2–7
- 102 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 102 (places for 128)
- Headteacher
- Mr Julian Matthews
- Part of
- Astrum Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2021
- Free school meals
- 53.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redbridge
- School reference (URN)
- 148240
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 Redbridge 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 Good, September 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Oaks Park High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Little Heath School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Newbridge School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 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 Hatchside School
How do I get a place at Hatchside 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 Hatchside School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Hatchside School take?
Aged 2 to 7, boys and girls.
What is Hatchside School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023 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 Hatchside School?
Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR, in Redbridge.
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