Northstar Nurture School, Dagenham
Northstar Nurture School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Dagenham.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Northstar Nurture School in detail
Northstar Nurture School in its own words
In its own words: "Northstar Nurture School is a specialist day provision for pupils aged 7 to 16 with autism and complex additional needs whose needs cannot be fully met within mainstream settings. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or are in the process of statutory assessment for an EHCP."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Northstar Nurture School are Hopewell School (0.4 miles, Good); Pathways School (1 mile, Good); Riverside Bridge School (1.1 miles, Good); and Oxlow Bridge School (1.4 miles).
Hopewell SchoolPathways SchoolRiverside Bridge SchoolOxlow Bridge School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Northstar Nurture School has an education, health and care plan (2 of 2 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Becontree, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gale Street / Goresbrook Road (->e), 210 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a specialist school designed specifically for pupils who need extra support with their emotional and mental wellbeing. The school focuses on rebuilding pupils' confidence and engagement with learning through a combination of tailored teaching, therapeutic support, and a nurturing environment. Staff are highly qualified in supporting children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with proprietor running an outstanding Ofsted-rated school elsewhere
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and training with robust understanding of pupil vulnerabilities
- Well-designed curriculum focusing on individual pupil needs with flexibility and targeted interventions
- Thoughtful approach to pupil wellbeing including therapeutic support and behaviour management
- Excellent staff-to-pupil ratio of three staff members to one pupil
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is likely to be effective with the school having a robust policy reflecting latest statutory guidance, comprehensive staff training, and strong understanding of vulnerabilities specific to the pupil cohort.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, gallery visits, enrichment activities, local leisure centre access for PE and swimming facilities
Northstar Nurture School is a proposed independent special school for pupils aged 7-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs and neurodiversity. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens in September 2025.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Northstar Nurture School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 78
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 67 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 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
8%
Available places
2 pupils
25 places
23 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dagenham
Across Barking and Dagenham council
Places available
3,518
Applications
3,094
Got 1st preference
81.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Barking and Dagenham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Northstar Nurture School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
2
Total Pupils
2
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Northstar Nurture School
How many pupils go to Northstar Nurture School?
Northstar Nurture School has around 2 pupils on roll.
Does Northstar Nurture School have specialist SEN provision?
Northstar Nurture School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Northstar Nurture School?
Northstar Nurture School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Northstar Nurture School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 67 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Northstar Nurture School?
Northstar Nurture School is at Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)