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Newham·Not applicable·London·Pupil referral unit·E16 2LS
URN: 134919
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Compare with New DirectionsSchool information
| URN | 134919 |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 14-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacherprus Kirsten MacLeod |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | E16 2LS |
| Pupils | 18 |
| FSM eligible | 83.3% |
Contact and identifiers
The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, North Woolwich, London, E16 2LS
www.newhamprus.org.uk/New-Directions-Home-Page/2075040530| DfE number | 1101 |
| UKPRN | 10016789 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2004 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Feb 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 | — |