Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit currently has around 191 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.7% boys and 40.3% girls. Around 38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Newhaven Gardens, London, SE9 6HR |
| Website: | www.newhavenschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088593114 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jon Kelly |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100103 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 191 |
| Number of Boys: | 114 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| White British | 69.10% | 132 |
| Other Mixed | 9.90% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.30% | 14 |
| African | 4.70% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briset Primary School Briset Road , Eltham SE9 6HN | - not rated | 75 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henwick Primary School Henwick Road , Eltham SE9 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealdham Primary School Ealdham Square , Eltham SE9 6BP | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Appleton Road , Eltham SE9 6NS | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | - not rated | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briset Centre Briset School , Briset SE9 6HN | - not rated | 75 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Full Circle Education 124-126 Broadwalk , Kidbrooke SE3 8ND | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.