Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
35 Finchley Road, London, NW8 0NWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ormiston Beachcroft Academy is an alternative provision school in Westminster for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils who attend this school are well supported and supervised. They are kept safe. Staff expect pupils to concentrate on their learning and help pupils to do this. Pupils gradually gain confidence about what they can achieve and develop trusting relationships with staff. Many pupils here develop the skills they need to transfer successfully back into mainstream settings. What they learn at this school enables them to catch up on what they have missed academically and manage their behaviour better than before. Pupils enjoy a culture of mutual respect at this school. Staff are kind and listen to pupils. Typically, pupils describe the school community as being like a family. Occasionally, there are disputes between pupils. Staff deal with these quickly in the moment and they support pupils afterwards to sort out any differences calmly. Reports of bullying are rare, and pupils are confident that staff help manage any incidents. Those who stay at the school for a longer term are supported to achieve well academically so that they can continue their learning beyond the academy. Pupils learn about careers and post-16 options through workshops, college visits, work experience days and expert individualised advice.
What the school should improve
- At times, staff set activities in lessons that are not purposeful and do not support pupils fully in their learning. This hinders pupils' learning. The school should ensure that all staff set work for pupils that has a clear purpose and is focused on aiding pupils' learning.
- For some pupils, targets for behaviour are not specific to their needs and abilities. Sometimes, this affects how well pupils behave. The school should refine its behaviour systems to ensure all behaviour targets are specific to pupils' needs and abilities. It should ensure that pupils are given the support they need to help them deal with their emotions and feelings and be fully prepared for life beyond the school.
Pupil numbers and mix
51 pupils on roll, with places for 73
Schools near Ormiston Beachcroft Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Heath School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Ormiston Latimer Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| New River College Medical | 3 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional |
| Roundwood School and Community Centre | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Miss Michelle Burgess - Allen
- Phone
- 02031080345
- Address
- 35 Finchley Road, London, NW8 0NW
- Local authority
- Westminster
- URN
- 140806
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.