March 2026
Kemi Badenoch visited Side By Side School where the Headteacher, Gerald Lebrett, and members of the Board of Trustees showed her around the school and she met the children.
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Side By Side School
Side by Side provides an educational and therapeutic environment where children with special needs learn and thrive through tailored support, specialised interventions, and comprehensive services.
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Key facts
Head
Gerald Lebrett
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
110
45 girls, 65 boys
Location
Stoke Newington, Hackney
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
2 to 20
Religious ethos
Jewish
Founded
1998
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
Ofsted inspection
Learning support
SEN unit on site
Supports SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Saturday school
No
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Wraparound care
Available
Scholarships
Academic
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent co-ed school in Hackney for ages 2–20. Established SEND provision.
Best for
- Children aged 2–20.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children with SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty — SEND is a stated specialism.
Watch-outs
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedBy arrangementPrivate Tours Available
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
Fees TBCper year · day
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
After-School Club SportsBikingSports
music
Music Sessions (lunchtime, planned)Music Sessions (proposed lunchtime)Music Therapy
drama
Art Sessions (proposed lunchtime)Art Sessions (lunchtime, planned)
academic club
ASDAN WorkrightASDAN Personal and Social DevelopmentASDAN ProgrammesIT ClassesASDAN Towards IndependenceFunctional Maths and Literacy (Pearson)
other
Gardening / Sensory Horticultural ProgramDIY ActivitiesDIY / Building SkillsGardeningAfter School Club (secondary-aged)Work Experience PlacementsGardening / Horticultural Programme
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
academic
Modern ClassroomsPurpose-built campus at Avigdor Mews (Ronson, Wohl, Esfandi Campus)Purpose-built Ronson, Wohl, Esfandi Campus (opened October 2022)
wellbeing
After School Club spaceSensory AreasSensory Garden (planned/in development)Sensory Garden (proposed/aspirational)Specialist Therapy Rooms
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
ASDANPearson Functional Skills (Maths And Literacy)
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
January 2026
Side By Side School was awarded a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the launch and development of its Parents Advisory Project.
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What kind of child is Side By Side School best for?+
Side By Side School suits: Children aged 2–20; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children with SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty — SEND is a stated specialism.
When is the next open day at Side By Side School?+
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How does admissions work?+
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Does Side By Side School support SEND?+
Side By Side School states support for SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty. Check capacity with admissions if your child has an EHCP.
What ages does Side By Side School take?+
Side By Side School takes pupils from age 2 to 20.
Is Side By Side School a day or boarding school?+
Side By Side School is a day school.
Is Side By Side School co-educational or single-sex?+
Side By Side School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Side By Side School?+
Side By Side School is in Hackney, N16 0QJ.
How do I contact admissions at Side By Side School?+
Contact Side By Side School by email at school@sidebyside.org.uk or phone on 02088808300.
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