Open Box Education Centre
URN: 144818 • Essex CM16 5DN
Overview
- Name
- Open Box Education Centre
- URN
- 144818
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Dolan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01992577300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St John's Road, Essex CM16 5DN
Summary
Open Box Education Centre is an independent school located in Epping, Essex, catering to a small cohort of up to 20 mixed-gender students, currently serving 10 pupils. Established as a charity for 19 years and registered as an independent school since 2017, it focuses on supporting Year 10 and 11 students who may have struggled in traditional educational settings. The school prides itself on being trauma-informed and attachment-aware, providing a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Open Box is tailored to meet individual needs, offering a range of qualifications including GCSEs and Functional Skills, alongside enrichment subjects. The school emphasizes the development of resilience and positive relationships, supported by therapeutic interventions such as counselling and mentoring. This bespoke approach aims to prepare students for post-16 education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Open Box Education Centre values strong partnerships with parents and carers, creating a supportive community that encourages students to thrive. The school has received recognition for its commitment to inclusivity, including Autism Award accreditation from the National Autistic Society, highlighting its dedication to providing a comfortable and successful learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at Open Box is tailored to meet individual needs, offering a range of qualifications including GCSEs and Functional Skills, alongside enrichment subjects. The school emphasizes the development of resilience and positive relationships, supported by therapeutic interventions such as counselling and mentoring. This bespoke approach aims to prepare students for post-16 education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Open Box Education Centre values strong partnerships with parents and carers, creating a supportive community that encourages students to thrive. The school has received recognition for its commitment to inclusivity, including Autism Award accreditation from the National Autistic Society, highlighting its dedication to providing a comfortable and successful learning environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- TLG Tendring (62.7)
- The Belsteads School (53.9)
- Compass Community School Essex (49.3)
- Elm Green Preparatory School (41.1)
- Hopewell School (40.7)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 14 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 20
- Pupils
- 10
- Boys
- 4
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-09-15
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 0.00 |
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