Little Heath School
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, RM6 5RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Heath School is a special school in Redbridge for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Little Heath School is a place where pupils flourish and feel safe. The school sets high standards, and this helps pupils become lively individuals who love learning. Pupils are always shown respect and compassion. Staff collaborate with parents and carers and other professionals long before pupils join the school so that they can succeed from day one. This is especially important as many have previously had difficult experiences of education. The school has a peaceful atmosphere. This is because pupils learn to use strategies that help them feel calm and be ready to learn. Pupils are respectful and tolerant. They show these qualities in the considerate and kind way that they act towards others. Staff members know that pupils' behaviour reflects their needs. They realise that pupils' actions are not meant to be harmful towards others, and as a result, bullying is not a problem. Pupils' hobbies and ambitions are enhanced by a remarkable variety of activities that support pupils' social and cultural development. The school emphasises the importance of engaging pupils with the community. This helps them learn about the world around them and their role in it. Pupils especially enjoy having a farm on-site, which includes a python and a gecko.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not set out what pupils need to know in sufficient detail. This means that, on occasion, pupils are not taught concepts in a logical order to help build their knowledge and understanding over time. The school should clarify the knowledge and vocabulary that pupils should learn in these subjects and the order that this should be taught.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
24 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
264 pupils on roll, with places for 260
Schools near Little Heath School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Hatchside School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Compass School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Endeavour House School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| New Rush Hall School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 13.7 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fawzia Govender
- Phone
- 02085994864
- Address
- Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, RM6 5RX
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- URN
- 102878
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.