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OpenOfsted: School remains OutstandingURN 141255

John F Kennedy Special School

Academy special converter · London · E15 4RZ

Ages 4–19 · 201 pupils · Newham

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Overall absence

15.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-01-31

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence15.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)48.9%
Unauthorised4.6%
Authorised absence
11.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.0%
Enrolments in measure
133

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill109%

201 pupils · 184 places

Pupils on roll
201
Boys / girls
145 / 56
School capacity
184
Capacity fill
201 / 184 (109%)
Free school meals
69.7%
FSM pupils
99
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr James Robinson

Location

Address
Pitchford Street, Stratford
Postcode
E15 4RZ
Town
London
Local authority
Newham
District
Newham
Constituency
Stratford and Bow
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 4–19, in London, Newham, 201 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 69.7%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication….

Open schools in London
1846
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E15
24
Open schools in Newham LA
115

Nearby schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Robinson
Telephone
02085348544
Website
https://www.jfkspecialschool.lihtrust.uk/

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