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Welcome to Koru Independent Ap Academy

Inspiring And Developing Young People To Achieve Their Full Potential

Welcome To Koru Independent Academy

Dear Parents/Carer’s

Welcome to our new website. I am looking forward to continuing as the Head Teacher at Koru. I am honoured to lead the school into a ninth year. We are keen to build upon our successes and continue to work closely with all partners to ensure that each student is happy and successful.

At Koru we work relentlessly to ensure that students and their families receive an excellent service. We know the difference that working together makes to the lives of our young people.

We are truly committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with parents/carers, school, the Local Authority and other agencies in order to maximise the potential of each student.

I am proud to say that the staff at Koru strive to create the best learning environment for all young people whilst they are members of our school family.

Shona Anderson – Head Teacher

Proprietor:

Shona Anderson
Koru Independent AP Academy
90 Taunton Road
Harold Hill
Romford
RM3 7SU

Mobile: 07718318410
Tel No: 01708 204 560
Email: shona@koru-ed.co.uk

Chair of Governors:

Barbara Horne
Koru Independent AP Academy
90 Taunton Road
Harold Hill
Romford
RM3 7SU

Tel No: 01708 204 560
Mobile: 07517104447
Email: bhorne@koru-ed.co.uk

Parent/Carer & Learner Apprenticeship, T-Level and Supported Internship Event/Parent Invite 10th Feb 26

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We are pleased to announce that our annual Parent/Carer & Learner Apprenticeship, T-Level and Supported Internship Event will be during the early evening 10th February 2026. This is our annual apprenticeship event that we hold during NAW and we are again...

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Inspiring And Developing Young People To Achieve Their Full Potential

The Koru symbol is from the Maori tradition and forms the basis for their community. It represents new beginnings, passion and strength and this is the strong ethos of all the staff at Koru Educational Services. Our aim is to create a community where our young people feel cared for and are able to reach their full potential through our strong “growth mind set” philosophy.

Koru was founded by Head Teacher, Shona Anderson, in March 2017 and now has a strong team of 20 staff to educate and support students with their secondary education from ages 11 to 16.

We help young people to achieve their GCSE’s or other suitable qualifications in order to ensure that they are able to progress to College or onto apprenticeships. With the younger students we are often helping them to make better behaviour choices so that they are able to return to mainstream school and continue their education.