Heron Academy (formerly The Michael Tippett School) is a special needs secondary school for students with severe learning difficulties located in south London. It was previously named after the composer Michael Tippett. The building was designed by Marks Barfield Architect and completed in 2008. It can accommodate 80 students between the age of 11 and 19.[1]
| Heron Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Heron Road , , SE24 0HZ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Special school Academy |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Trust | London South East Academies Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 149331 Tables |
| Headteacher | Melanie Hall-Judd |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 80 |
| Website | http://tmts.me.uk |
It was built as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme and was the first school in London and the first special needs school in the country to be completed under the programme.[2]
Previously a community school administered by Lambeth London Borough Council, In February 2023 The Michael Tippett School converted to academy status and was renamed Heron Academy. The school is now sponsored by the London South East Academies Trust.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Marks Barfield Architects: Michael Tippett School". world-architect.
- ^ "TMTS Site Story". The Michael Tippett School.
- ^ "London South East Academies Trust". Lseat.org.uk. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
External links edit
- School website
- Lambeth school profile
- Young Lambeth school profile
- Ofsted reports for The Michael Tippett School
- School Profile on Edubase
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