Fordway Centre

URN: 148123 • Ashford TW15 3DU

Overview

Name
Fordway Centre
URN
148123
Type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Amy Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01784772481
Website
Visit
Address
Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU

Summary

Fordway Centre is an academy alternative provision located in Ashford, Surrey, catering to primary-aged pupils (ages 5-11) who face challenges in mainstream education. With a capacity of 24 pupils, the school currently supports six students, primarily those referred after permanent exclusions or for short-term interventions. The Centre aims to provide a nurturing and structured environment to help children rebuild confidence and develop positive behaviours for learning.

The curriculum at Fordway is broad and creative, designed to engage pupils and inspire a love for learning. Small class sizes, with a maximum of eight pupils, ensure a high adult-to-child ratio, allowing for personalised attention and tailored support. The school's behaviour policy emphasizes clear expectations and consistent routines, fostering a motivating atmosphere for academic progress.

As part of the Inclusive Education Trust, Fordway Centre values honesty, respect, and compassion, striving to be an integral part of the community. The school has been recognised as Outstanding in its last two Ofsted inspections and recently relocated to a new, purpose-built facility to enhance its educational offerings.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
24
Pupils
6
Boys
5
Girls
1
FSM %
66.70
Open date
2021-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 6 5 1 24 66.70
2024-09-11 8 7 1 24 87.50
2023-09-11 5 5 0 24 40.00
2022-09-11 5 5 0 24 40.00
2021-09-11 23

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