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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- September 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Privacy Notices (other)
- More info (other)
- Website Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fordway Centre (67.9)
- Goldwyn School (63.2)
- Heath Farm School (56.2)
- Greenfields School (55.3)
- The Wyvern School (Buxford) (55.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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