Connaught Special School
Connaught Special School is a free schools special in Newham for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 43 pupils on roll.
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Kirton Road London E13 9BT |
| Phone | 02039887874 |
| Reference Number | 149777 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 43 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.74%
Girls: 23.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 10 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 25.6% |
| Indian | 9.3% |
| Asian, Other | 7% |
| White, British | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
In 2024–25 pupils at Connaught Special School attended 86.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 46.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| Unauthorised absence | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 3.3% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Connaught Special School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Connaught Special School had 3.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 16.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 16.7% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 62.5% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 4.6 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Connaught Special School had 43 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 41 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 2 |
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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Connaught Special School received £59,249 and spent £53,699 for each of its 26 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £5,000 (£199 per pupil).
Across all 13 schools of Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust, income was £11,402 and spending £11,631 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £5,000 |
| per pupil | £199 |
| In-year balance | £144,000 |
| per pupil | £5,550 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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Connaught Special School is part of Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust, which runs 13 schools. The nearest others:
- Upton Cross Primary School London
- Hartley Primary School London
- John F Kennedy Special School London
- Sheringham Primary School London
- Drew Primary School London
- Whitefield School London
- Joseph Clarke School London
- Edwards Hall Primary School Leigh-On-Sea
- Blenheim Primary School Leigh-On-Sea
- Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Westcliff-On-Sea
How many pupils does Connaught Special School have?
Connaught Special School has 43 pupils on roll.
What age range does Connaught Special School cover?
Connaught Special School for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Connaught Special School?
Connaught Special School is at Kirton Road, London, E13 9BT.
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