John F Kennedy Special School
URN: 102791 • London E15 4RZ
Overview
- Name
- John F Kennedy Special School
- URN
- 102791
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Diane Rochford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pitchford Street, London E15 4RZ
Summary
John F Kennedy Special School, located in Newham, London, is a community special school catering to students with special and additional needs from Reception to Year 14. As part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. It operates across four dedicated sites, each designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and autism spectrum conditions (ASC).
The school emphasizes the importance of communication skills and independence, tailoring learning experiences to fit individual sensory, behavioural, and medical needs. Facilities include sensory rooms, soft play areas, and outdoor learning spaces, alongside specialized equipment to support students' learning journeys. The staff are highly trained and committed to working collaboratively with parents and professionals to enhance each child's educational experience.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering partnerships that enrich the learning environment. Through its focus on personal development and life skills, John F Kennedy Special School aims to empower students to achieve their full potential while preparing them for future challenges.
The school emphasizes the importance of communication skills and independence, tailoring learning experiences to fit individual sensory, behavioural, and medical needs. Facilities include sensory rooms, soft play areas, and outdoor learning spaces, alongside specialized equipment to support students' learning journeys. The staff are highly trained and committed to working collaboratively with parents and professionals to enhance each child's educational experience.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering partnerships that enrich the learning environment. Through its focus on personal development and life skills, John F Kennedy Special School aims to empower students to achieve their full potential while preparing them for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Newham
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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