About Us
New Rush Hall School (NRHS) is a specialist school for pupils aged 5 to 16 whose primary area of need is social, emotional and/or mental health (SEMH). Based in the London Borough of Redbridge, we welcome pupils from Redbridge and a number of neighbouring local authorities.
NRHS has 80 commissioned places across its primary and secondary phases and is currently operating with approximately 100 pupils on roll. Our pupils are supported by a multi-disciplinary team of around 90 staff, including teachers, pastoral leaders, therapists, mentors, instructors and support staff. This enables us to provide highly personalised academic, pastoral and therapeutic support while maintaining high expectations for every pupil.
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that many of our pupils have experienced significant barriers to education, but we do not believe these should define their future. Our broad and ambitious curriculum provides pupils with a wide range of learning opportunities, progressing to meaningful GCSE and vocational qualifications that prepare them for further education, training and employment.
We are equally proud of the opportunity’s pupils experience beyond the classroom. Personal development is central to life at NRHS, with an extensive programme of enrichment, cultural experiences, residentials and more than 150 educational visits each year. These experiences help pupils discover new interests, develop confidence and independence, build positive relationships and understand the wider world.
Strong relationships underpin everything we do. Our staff work together to understand each pupil as an individual, helping them to overcome barriers, develop emotional regulation, engage successfully with learning and recognise their own potential. We want pupils to leave NRHS not only with meaningful qualifications, but with positive experiences of education, greater confidence in themselves and genuine aspirations for their future.
At NRHS, personalisation never means lowering expectations. It means finding the right route for every pupil to succeed.
