Enterprise Learning Alliance
Westwood Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Enterprise Road, Margate, CT9 4JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Enterprise Learning Alliance is an alternative provision school in Margate for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2019, report published 24 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
This school is a lifeline for its pupils. Before joining, many have not attended school regularly or engaged in any learning for a long period of time. Some have significant social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff understand these challenges. They take time to get to know each pupil, their interests and their aspirations. As a result, relationships are strong. Staff know their pupils well and pupils feel valued as individuals. Staff share a clear vision for getting pupils back on track with their learning. The school offers an adaptable curriculum that enables pupils to experience success. Staff work determinedly to identify and remove barriers to pupils' learning, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from an extensive support programme that helps them develop resilience and small classes that help them regain confidence in their learning. As a result, many reintegrate quickly into mainstream schools, and older pupils are supported to gain the qualifications they need. Pupils feel safe and do not report bullying. The school uses clear routines to help pupils feel at ease. Adults model calm and supportive behaviours. Pupils usually behave well in lessons and during breaktimes, resulting in a calm learning environment.
What the school should improve
- Activities do not always meet the specific needs of pupils or ensure that learning builds on what they already know. This means pupils are not always learning as much as they could. The school should continue to monitor the implementation of the curriculum to ensure it is delivered consistently well across all subjects.
- The school does not have a precise or rigorous enough overview of attendance over time. This means that, while attendance is improving for some, it is not improving for all pupils. Too many pupils do not attend regularly. The school should ensure that systems and processes allow them to accurately analyse attendance so that they can effectively evaluate the impact of the work that they do.
Pupil numbers and mix
0 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Enterprise Learning Alliance
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | 22 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good |
| Victory Park Academy | 32 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Southend YMCA Community School | 32 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding |
| Poplar Adolescent Unit | 33 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding |
| Will Adams Academy | 35 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Pupil referral unit
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Micheala Clay
- Phone
- 01843606666
- Address
- Westwood Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Enterprise Road, Margate, CT9 4JA
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 135466
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.