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North West London Independent Special School
85 Old Oak Common Lane, East Acton, Ealing, London, Middlesex, W3 7DD, Ealing
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
57
Capacity
69
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a small student body of 57, this independent special school offers a tailored educational experience for ages 7-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 9.9 indicates room for improvement, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 14%. Parents may want to consider the school's specific support services, especially given the limited data on overall academic progress and performance.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 9.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 14% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 10% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.51074, -0.24674 · W3 7DD
School details
Local authorityEaling
RegionLondon
URN135794
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is North West London Independent Special School rated by Ofsted?
North West London Independent Special School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is North West London Independent Special School a good school?
North West London Independent Special School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at North West London Independent Special School in GCSEs?
North West London Independent Special School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 9.9. 14% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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