236
Pupils · 2024/25
52%
EAL · 2024/25
40%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 28/02/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityRedbridge
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Little Heath School · Secondary with sixth form · Redbridge
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
236
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
52%
FSM eligible
39%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
40%
Contact
Address
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, RM6 5RX
Local authority
Redbridge
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 236 | 8.3 | 100% | 52% | 39% | 12% | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 213 | 7.8 | 100% | 57% | 42% | 11% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 196 | 6.8 | 100% | 55% | 44% | 14% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 199 | 7.9 | 100% | 49% | 39% | 13% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 181 | 6.8 | 100% | 48% | 29% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 155 | 5.1 | 100% | 50% | 40% | 8% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 153 | 5.5 | 100% | 44% | 43% | 8% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 157 | 4.8 | 100% | 42% | 44% | 10% | 28% |
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