Open Free School Mixed

Hatchside School

Aldborough Road North, Ilford, IG2 7SR
Part of: ASTRUM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Hatchside School
Ilford, IG2 7SR
70 Pupils
128 Capacity
2–7 Age Range
38.60% FSM %
42 Boys
28 Girls
About Hatchside School

Located in Ilford (IG2 7SR), Hatchside School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 2–7, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Redbridge.

It has 70 pupils on roll. School capacity: 128. Current headteacher: Julian Matthews.

Data for Hatchside School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Redbridge
Region London
Administrative District Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Ilford North
Ward Aldborough
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASTRUM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10087501
URN 148240
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Atkins Chair of Local Governing Body 20/05/2025 19/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Stacie Ansell Local Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dave Atkins Local Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Golding Local Governor 05/10/2022 04/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sindy Jandoo Local Governor 05/10/2022 04/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Julian Matthews Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Angela Murphy Local Governor 01/09/2015 01/09/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sylvia Nyamaah Local Governor 01/02/2023 12/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Saunders Local Governor 03/11/2023 02/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
William Torbitt Primary School
0.1 km • Ilford
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Oaks Park High School
0.56 km • Ilford
Other
Aldborough Primary School
1 km • Ilford
Other
Downshall Primary School
1 km • Ilford
Other
Farnham Green Primary School
1 km • Ilford
Other
Newbury Park Primary School
1.06 km • Ilford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hatchside School is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Ilford, Redbridge.
Hatchside School has 70 pupils, with a capacity of 128.
Hatchside School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7.
The admissions policy at Hatchside School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hatchside School is Mr Julian Matthews.
Hatchside School is at Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR, in the Redbridge local authority, London.
Sixth form at Hatchside School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hatchside School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Julian Matthews
Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR
02085907272
Location
IG2 7SR  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 148240
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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