North West London Independent Special School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
North West London Independent Special School
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North West London Independent Special School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Ealing W3 7DD
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progression through the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop highly positive behaviours and attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching staff work with pupils to achieve best outcomes.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates effectively about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the school's performance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure a supportive and inclusive environment.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on pupil needs for personal growth.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective strategies in place for pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in enrichment trips and workshops.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities enhance cultural knowledge and leadership.
Outdoor Facilities: Good facilities for extracurricular activities available.
Career Counselling Services: Year 11 and sixth form students gain work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well-prepared for further education and careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Extensive therapeutic support for all pupils.
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North West London Independent Special School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 55 students from age 7-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.55% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 45.97% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 33.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 3.02 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.68% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 172 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 94.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.05% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.84% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.55% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.71% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 2.89 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 169 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.61% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.94% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.22% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.93% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.48% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.66% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 94.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.31% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.63% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.88% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.39% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.56 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.2% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.87% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.87% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.27% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.76% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.88% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.53% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.47% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.07% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.53% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.07% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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