OMG Education
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 85 Commercial Street London E1 6BG |
| Phone | 02081593838 |
| Reference Number | 150750 |
The school meets all of the independent school standards checked at the time of this emergency inspection. It is an independent day school for pupils with SEND, many of whom have been excluded from other schools and most of whom have an EHCP. The inspection was prompted by DfE concerns about safeguarding and welfare, but inspectors found that leadership has acted effectively: an external audit was used to identify weaknesses, a substantive headteacher was appointed, systems and policies were updated, and rapid improvements have been made. Leaders, the proprietor and governors now carry out statutory duties effectively. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum with mathematics and communication as priorities. Staff know pupils’ individual needs well, adapt teaching, use visual and physical resources, and help pupils make secure progress, including in life skills. Safeguarding is well managed: staff are highly vigilant, concerns are dealt with promptly, external help is sought quickly, and relationships with families are positive. Pupils behave well because staff understand their needs and help them regulate emotions, and the school has suitable behaviour, health and safety, risk assessment, admissions and premises arrangements. Some further development is still needed. The curriculum’s breadth and topic sequencing are not yet consistently well thought out, although changes are underway. Attendance procedures had not been robust in recent months, but recent changes mean attendance is now properly recorded. Health and safety and risk assessment policies are being updated to reflect differences between the two sites.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 26 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.77%
Girls: 19.23% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 20 May 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Apr 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Leadership has made rapid improvements after a period of change.
- The proprietor and governors carry out statutory duties effectively.
- The school meets the independent school standards checked during the inspection.
- An ambitious curriculum is planned to meet pupils’ needs.
- Mathematics and language and communication are prioritised.
- Staff know every pupil’s individual needs.
- Teaching is adapted well, including for pupils with multiple SEND.
- Visual and physical resources help pupils engage and understand.
- Pupils typically make secure progress from their starting points.
- Pupils develop life skills for life in modern Britain.
- Safeguarding is managed by a well-trained team.
- Action on safeguarding concerns is timely and external help is sought quickly.
- Staff are highly vigilant to signs that a pupil may be experiencing harm.
- The safeguarding policy is updated and readily available.
- Recruitment checks and staff induction are appropriate.
- The curriculum teaches pupils about risks and staying safe.
- Pupils trust adults and are encouraged to seek help.
- Relationships between the school and families are positive.
- Pupils behave well and spend most of their time happy and learning.
- Staff help pupils with SEND manage emotions and communicate their needs.
- The behaviour policy is appropriate and sanctions are used proportionately.
- Health and safety and risk assessment policies cover both sites.
- Most pupils have appropriate individual risk assessments.
- The admissions register meets requirements and attendance is now properly recorded.
- Buildings are clean, well maintained and have adequate toilet and washing facilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum breadth is not yet consistently well planned.
- Topic sequencing is not consistently well thought out.
- Health and safety and risk assessment policies need updating to reflect differences between the two sites.
- Attendance procedures were not robust in recent months, though recent changes have improved recording.
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