Located in London, Ormiston Beachcroft Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter 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.
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy currently has around 61 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.1% boys and 27.9% girls. Around 76.7% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 73 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 34.4%. white british pupils make up about 16.4%
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: | 35 Finchley Road, London, NW8 0NW |
| Website: | http://www.oatlondonacademies.co.uk/academies/beachcroft/ |
| Telephone: | 02031080345 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Westminster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Michelle Burgess - Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140806 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 73 |
| Number of Pupils: | 61 |
| Number of Boys: | 44 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 34.40% | 21 |
| White British | 16.40% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.20% | 5 |
| African | 6.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 6.60% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.60% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 4.90% | 3 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Infants' School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NH | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , St John's Wood NW8 6PX | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Wood Primary School Bridgeman Street , St John's Wood NW8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 276 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcroft School 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy 35 Finchley Road , NW8 0NW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 105 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Rd , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.