Open State Mixed

New Directions

The Storey Centre, London, E16 2LS
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New Directions
London, E16 2LS
18 Pupils
60 Capacity
14–16 Age Range
83.30% FSM %
13 Boys
5 Girls
About New Directions

New Directions is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in London, Newham, in the London region of England for pupils aged 14–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 18 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Kirsten MacLeod.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Newham
Region London
Administrative District Newham
Parliamentary Constituency West Ham and Beckton
Ward Royal Albert
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2004
UKPRN 10016789
URN 134919
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Lando Du Plooy Chair of Governors 19/11/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor James Beckles Governor 30/09/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Brooks Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carel Efoma Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jim King Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Felicia Lord-Attivor Governor 10/03/2025 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirsten MacLeod Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Upasana Malhotra Governor 20/03/2021 16/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Eavan McKay Governor 10/03/2025 10/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kathryn Randall Curtis Governor 20/05/2019 19/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sheila Roberts Governor 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Shirley Governor 27/02/2017 22/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Directions is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Newham.
New Directions has 18 pupils, with a capacity of 60.
New Directions caters for pupils aged 14 to 16.
The Headteacherprus at New Directions is Ms Kirsten MacLeod.
New Directions is at The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, London, E16 2LS, in the Newham local authority, London.
New Directions is currently open.
Contact
Headteacherprus
Ms Kirsten MacLeod
The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, London, E16 2LS
02075040530
www.newhamprus.org.uk/New-Directions-Home-Page/
Location
E16 2LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134919
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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