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Hatton Special School
Redbridge·Not applicable·London·Community special school·IG8 8EU
URN: 102881Not judgedOfsted published 17 Sept 2025
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Compare with Hatton Special SchoolSchool information
| URN | 102881 |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Chris Smaling |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | IG8 8EU |
| Latest pupils | 196 |
| FSM eligible | 41.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU
www.hattonspecialschool.co.ukView local authority page2085514131| DfE number | 7007 |
| UKPRN | 10077035 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 17 Sept 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Publication date | 17 Sept 2025 |