Located in Ilford, Hatchside School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Hatchside School currently has around 70 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60% boys and 40% girls. Around 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 18.6%. african pupils make up about 15.7% , followed by bangladeshi at 15.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Aldborough Road North, Ilford, IG2 7SR |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 02085907272 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Julian Matthews |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148240 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 128 |
| Number of Pupils: | 70 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 28 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 18.60% | 13 |
| African | 15.70% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 15.70% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 14.30% | 10 |
| White British | 10.00% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 5.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 4.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 4.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Infant School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | - not rated | 110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Davis School 258 Barley Lane , Goodmayes IG3 8XS | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.