The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 275 - 285 High Street Stratford London E15 2TF |
| Reference Number | 130404 |
The Mary Ward Centre has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its inspection, maintaining its previous rating while transitioning to a new purpose-built site in Stratford, east London. The centre offers a diverse range of adult learning programs that cater to a variety of skill levels, particularly excelling in courses related to visual and performing arts. Students on various courses achieve personal goals effectively, with many progressing towards their next steps in education and training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Short inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Students make good progress due to high-quality teaching.
- Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment for diverse learners.
- Effective integration of English and mathematics taught across all courses.
- Strong support for students with special education needs.
- Wide range of outreach courses that engage new learners.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance is not consistently high across all curriculum areas.
- Insufficient involvement of employers in curriculum design.
- Need for more effective advice and guidance regarding next steps for all courses.
| Name | Distance |
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0.1 miles |
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0.4 miles |
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0.62 miles |
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Ranelagh Primary School
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0.66 miles |
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Old Palace Primary School
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0.76 miles |
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Colegrave Primary School
Henniker Road, London, E15 1JY |
0.85 miles |
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Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Henniker Road, London, E15 1JP |
0.87 miles |
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Park Primary School
Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue, London, E15 4AE |
0.88 miles |
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Gainsborough Primary School
10-14 Gainsborough Road, Stratford, London, E15 3AF |
0.89 miles |
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St Agnes RC Primary School
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0.89 miles |
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School
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0.91 miles |
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Childrens House Nursery School
92 Bruce Road, London, E3 3HL |
0.92 miles |
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Portway Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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Marner Primary School
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1.01 miles |
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Mossbourne Riverside Academy
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1.02 miles |
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Maryland Primary School
Gurney Road, London, E15 1SL |
1.05 miles |
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Curwen Primary School
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1.11 miles |
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Star Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
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London Academy of Excellence
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0.22 miles |
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John F Kennedy Special School
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0.26 miles |
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School 21
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0.35 miles |
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Bobby Moore Academy
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0.45 miles |
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Stratford Circus
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0.51 miles |
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Azhar Academy Girls School
Block F, Tennyson Road, Forest Gate, Stratford, London, E15 4DR |
0.55 miles |
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East London Independent School
Welfare Road, 1c Maryland Park, Stratford, London, E15 4HT |
0.62 miles |
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Harris Science Academy East London
Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3DU |
0.66 miles |
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Sarah Bonnell School
Deanery Road, Stratford, London, E15 4LP |
0.7 miles |
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East London Arts & Music
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0.86 miles |
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Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD |
0.86 miles |
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Hafs Academy
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0.87 miles |
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Ian Mikardo High School
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0.88 miles |
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Bow School
44 Twelvetrees Crescent, Bow, London, E3 3QW |
0.93 miles |
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Mulberry UTC
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1.03 miles |
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Eastlea Community School
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1.09 miles |
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Phoenix School
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1.17 miles |
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Stratford School Academy
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1.21 miles |
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St Bonaventure's RC School
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1.23 miles |
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Central Foundation Girls' School
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1.24 miles |