John F Kennedy Special School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
John F Kennedy Special School is a school where pupils feel happy and are safe. Pupils join the school at different ages. They are supported to settle quickly, even when they have been out of school for some time. Leaders ensure that the school provides for the different needs and ages of the pupils who attend each site. Staff prepare pupils very well for their next stage of education. Staff have high expectations for pupils' achievement. They know the pupils extremely well. Pupils show a high level of trust in the adults they work with. Communication is a key focus for all pupils in the school. Staff use every possible moment to promote communication and interaction. Staff manage pupils' behaviour well on all sites. Leaders ensure that staff are well prepared to support and resolve any behaviour concerns, including if there were any rare instances of bullying. Occasionally, a pupil needs a break from class and their learning is interrupted. Leaders have developed a wide range of strategies to support pupils to de- escalate and return to their learning as quickly as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
201 pupils on roll, with places for 184
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
- 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.