Bep Academy

Bep Academy is performing well overall. Inspectors found that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn the curriculum very well and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps, with the vast majority continuing into education, employment or training. The school's individualised curriculum, strong inclusion work and extensive personal development programme are particular strengths, helping pupils who have often had difficult previous experiences in education to succeed and feel safe.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve strong outcomes and are very well prepared for education, employment or training
• Highly individualised curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
• Inclusion is a major strength, with swift identification of barriers and effective support
• Personal development and wellbeing provision is extensive and goes beyond what is offered elsewhere
• Pupils feel safe, happy and well supported, with positive relationships and rare disruption
• Careers guidance, work experience and employer links prepare pupils well for working life
• Staff receive effective training and are well supported with workload and wellbeing
• Leaders and governors fulfil statutory duties and all independent school standards are met
• Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture of safeguarding

Areas for Improvement

• Attendance is below national levels, although it is higher than in other similar settings and improving
• Teachers need continued training to further develop adaptive teaching strategies

In 2025–26, 45.2% of pupils at Bep Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 19.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Bep Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Bep Academy is Expected standard, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was Bep Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Bep Academy was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does Bep Academy have?

Bep Academy has 31 pupils on roll.

What age range does Bep Academy cover?

Bep Academy for pupils aged 13 to 16.

Where is Bep Academy?

Bep Academy is at 62-64 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP.