Heron Academy

Heron Academy
Address
Map
Heron Road

Herne Hill
,
London
,
SE24 0HZ

England
Information
TypeSpecial school
Academy
Local authorityLambeth
TrustLondon South East Academies Trust
Department for Education URN149331 Tables
HeadteacherMelanie Hall-Judd
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 19
Enrolment80
Websitehttp://tmts.me.uk

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]

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

  1. ^ "Marks Barfield Architects: Michael Tippett School". world-architect.
  2. ^ "TMTS Site Story". The Michael Tippett School.
  3. ^ "London South East Academies Trust". Lseat.org.uk. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2023.

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