New Directions, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 14 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
New Directions currently has around 18 pupils on roll, which is about 30% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.2% boys and 27.8% girls. Around 83.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. white british pupils make up about 22.2% , followed by other mixed at 11.1%
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: | The Storey Centre, London, E16 2LS |
| Website: | www.newhamprus.org.uk/New-Directions-Home-Page/ |
| Telephone: | 02075040530 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kirsten MacLeod |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134919 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 18 |
| Number of Boys: | 13 |
| Number of Girls: | 5 |
| Other White | 33.30% | 6 |
| White British | 22.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 11.10% | 2 |
| African | 11.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 5.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 5.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storey Primary School Woodman Street , E16 2LS | - not rated | 95 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Infant and Nursery School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DA | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,851 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 759 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.