# Northstar New School — The Shaftesburys, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/the-shaftesburys/northstar-new-school-16959 ## At a glance - **Type:** Special - **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews - **Principal:** Mickie Foley ## Contact - **Address:** c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex, The Shaftesburys, Barking, IG11 7JA - **Phone:** 020 8724 8862 - **Website:** https://www.northstarnewschool.org - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/the-shaftesburys/northstar-new-school-16959 ## About Northstar New School is a specialist independent school that offers individualised education programmes in small groups and one to one tuition. We focus on getting pupils back into the frame of mind where they believe 'I can achieve.' Our goal is simple: to help your child rediscover their love of learning and to equip them with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need for their future. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2024 ## Recent parent reviews - **5/5** — Northstar New School changed our lives!: We were struggling to find a school that could support our child's complex needs, but Northstar New School has been a game-changer. The individualised education program, experienced staff, and calm environment have helped our child flourish. We can't thank them enough! *(Jun 2022)* - **4/5** — A positive experience, but with some challenges: We had a mixed experience at Northstar New School. While the staff were generally supportive and the facilities were good, we encountered some difficulties with the curriculum and communication from the school. However, our child did make some progress and we appreciate the efforts made by the school. *(Feb 2022)* - **5/5** — An outstanding school with dedicated staff: My son was struggling in mainstream school, but Northstar New School has helped him regain his confidence and love of learning. The staff are passionate, knowledgeable, and caring, and the facilities are excellent. We can't praise the school enough! *(Dec 2021)* - **5/5** — A safe haven for children with complex needs: Northstar New School has been a lifeline for our child, providing a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive. The staff are compassionate, patient, and professional, and the school's values of empathy and understanding are evident in everything they do. We feel grateful to have found this school! *(Sep 2021)* --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/the-shaftesburys/northstar-new-school-16959 when citing this data.