Aya College (Educational Provision)
London · SE25 5PQ
Aya College is a tiny independent day school (4 pupils) operated by Sankofa Care, a social enterprise providing residential care, fostering, and adoption services. It exists primarily to serve children and young people in public care or with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs who struggle in mainstream education. The school is embedded within a holistic wrap-around support model combining education, residential placement, social work, and permanency planning.
- →Specialised education for children in public care with challenging behaviours or SEN
- →Deeply integrated pastoral and therapeutic support via Sankofa Care residential team
- →Individualised, small-cohort approach enabling bespoke curricula for each pupil
Who thrives here
Children and young people in local authority care, foster placements, or awaiting adoption, typically those with unmet needs in mainstream settings due to trauma, behavioural challenges, or complex SEND.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Holly Lodge, 16 Edith Road, London
London
SE25 5PQ
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Aya College (Educational Provision)?
Day fees at Aya College (Educational Provision) are approximately £18,000 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Aya College (Educational Provision)?
Aya College (Educational Provision) admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Aya College (Educational Provision) a boarding school?
Aya College (Educational Provision) is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Aya College (Educational Provision)'s latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Aya College (Educational Provision) “Requires improvement” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Commitment to educating 'hard-to-reach' children in public care
✓Holistic wrap-around model integrating residential care, social work, and education
✓Leadership (Olivia Osei-A) visibly passionate about outcomes for vulnerable young people
Common concerns
!Only 4 pupils; extremely limited peer socialisation and diversity
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; no external accountability data on educational outcomes
!Ultra-small scale may limit breadth of curriculum, sports, arts, and co-curricular offer