John F Kennedy Special School

Special
Academy
Ages 4 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

John F Kennedy Special School is a special school in Newham for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 May 2017, report published 24 May 2017

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

6 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

201 pupils on roll, with places for 184

Eligible for free school meals75.1%

75.1%, 48.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48.3%

48.3%, 26.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near John F Kennedy Special School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
East London Independent School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 1.5
Ian Mikardo High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 5.7
Connaught Special School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Phoenix School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Beatrice Tate School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr James Robinson
Phone: 02085348544
Website: jfkspecialschool.lihtrust.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RZ
Local authority: Newham
URN: 141255

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.