Side By Side School

At a glance

Type

Independent special school

Ages

2 to 20

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

110 census January 2024

Capacity

150

Admissions policy

Non-selective

Nursery classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mr Gerald Lebrett

Address

Avigdor Mews, Lordship Road, London, N16 0QJ

Borough

Hackney

Telephone

02088808300

DfE reference (URN)

133439

Website

sidebyside.org.uk

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Admissions

Places at special schools are normally arranged through a child's Education, Health and Care Plan, with the local authority naming the school. Speak to your borough's special educational needs team rather than applying on the general admissions form.

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Inspection

Source: Ofsted, Management information - non-association independent schools - as at 31 July 2026: most recent inspections data as at 31 July 2026 · most recent inspections as at 2026-07-31 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Pupils and context

Receiving SEN support

21.8%

With an Education, Health and Care Plan

76.4%

Girls / boys

41% / 59%

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · school census 2024/25

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Nearby schools

Schools covering the same ages within about a mile, by straight-line distance (not walking or travel time).

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Compare with similar schools

Side-by-side comparisons with the nearest schools of the same type. Sourced facts only; no winner is declared.

• Side By Side School and Leaways School1.4 miles apart
• Side By Side School and Kestrel House School1.8 miles apart
• Side By Side School and Brick Lane School2.9 miles apart
• Side By Side School and TreeHouse School3.1 miles apart

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