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OpenURN 148240

Hatchside School

Free schools special · Ilford · IG2 7SR

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Age range

Ages 2–7

Pupils

102

Local authority

Redbridge

Age range

Ages 27

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 2–7, in Ilford, Redbridge, 102 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 53.9%.

Open schools in Ilford
56
Academies among open schools in Ilford
20% (11)
Open schools in IG2
8
Open schools in Redbridge LA
95

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Overview

School type
Free schools special
Age range
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148240

Location

Address
Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park
Postcode
IG2 7SR
Town
Ilford
Local authority
Redbridge
District
Redbridge
Constituency
Ilford North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
102
Boys / girls
62 / 40
School capacity
128
Capacity fill
102 / 128 (80%)
Free school meals
53.9%
FSM pupils
55
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: ASTRUM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ASTRUM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Julian Matthews
Telephone
02085907272

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Ofsted

Latest inspection outcomes from Ofsted monthly management information. Report-card grades use the current framework where published; older OEIF grades are shown when that is the latest graded inspection.

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-26

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Read the Ofsted report

Source: Ofsted monthly management information