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Children's Support Service
Essex·Not applicable·East of England·Pupil referral unit·SS11 7JZ
URN: 136035
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| URN | 136035 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Michelle Steadman |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SS11 7JZ |
| Pupils | 91 |
| FSM eligible | 40.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Alderney Gardens, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7JZ
www.css-essex.co.uk1268552482| DfE number | 1120 |
| UKPRN | 10029211 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |