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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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