New Directions
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 14–16 · London, Newham
New Directions is an other school in London, Newham for ages 14–16 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 6 October 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, North Woolwich, London, E16 2LS
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 14–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Newham
- Pupils on roll
- 21 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 42.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 2.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 6 October 2022
Strengths
- “Leaders have a clear vision to ensure that pupils settle into life at the school very quickly and re-engage in learning.”
- “Leaders strive to make sure that pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment or training.”
- “Leaders work closely with the local authority and local secondary schools to help pupils reintegrate successfully into another maintained secondary school where possible.”
To improve
- “However, not all teachers have completed their phonics training.”
- “This means that pupils are not supported consistently well in all lessons when they are required to read.”
- “As a result, some pupils do not gain reading fluency and confidence as quickly as they could.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 November 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Newham.
- Horizon Academy 2.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Langdon Academy 2.1 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Tunmarsh School 2.2 mi Good
- Connaught Special School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Grangewood Independent School 2.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Madaniyah Foundation 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Zakariya Primary School 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade