Heron Academy

Special school in Herne Hill, London, England

Heron Academy
Address

Heron Road Herne Hill , London , SE24 0HZ England
Information
Type	Special school Academy
Local authority	Lambeth
Trust	London South East Academies Trust
Department for Education URN	149331 Tables
Headteacher	Melanie Hall-Judd
Gender	Coeducational
Age	11 to 19
Enrolment	80
Website	http://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

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