Hatchside School, Ilford
Hatchside School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Ilford, part of Astrum Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hatchside School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Hatchside School are Newbridge School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); Little Heath School (0.9 miles, Good); Endeavour House School (1.5 miles, Good); and Oak House School (1.5 miles, Good).
Newbridge SchoolLittle Heath SchoolEndeavour House SchoolOak House School
The trust
Hatchside School is one of 2 schools run by Astrum Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
53.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 66.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (43%), Mixed (21%) and Black (20%).
Almost every pupil at Hatchside School has an education, health and care plan (102 of 102 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Newbury Park Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aldborough Road South, 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hatchside School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
53.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Hatchside School
Before and after school care
Hatchside School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Redbridge
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hatchside School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hatchside School is in Redbridge; for families living there:
Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 54
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 43 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
102 pupils
128 places
26 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilford
Across Redbridge council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,422
Got 1st preference
68.4%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
102
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
62
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
7.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,196
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.5%
Overall absence
42.4%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hatchside School
What is Hatchside School's Ofsted rating?
Hatchside School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hatchside School?
No fixed boundary. When Hatchside School is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hatchside School?
Hatchside School has around 102 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hatchside School?
10.5% of sessions were missed at Hatchside School in 2024/25. 42.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hatchside School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Hatchside School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Hatchside School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Hatchside School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Hatchside School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 43 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hatchside School?
Hatchside School is at Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)