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Alec Reed Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Phil Cosby

corporate_fareTHE ALEC REED ACADEMY

location_onNortholt, UB5 5LQ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,677

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Attainment 8

45.1

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Ealing

#1,715 of 3,216 nationally

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Alec Reed Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Northolt, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Alec Reed Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northolt, Ealing, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ALEC REED ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,672 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1, placing the school #13 in Ealing and #1,715 of 3,216 nationally. 39.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 8% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #57 of 16 primaries in Ealing and #9,159 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 21.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.62 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 23.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

39.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.5%

Entering EBacc38.30%

EBacc APS3.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33.50%

EBacc APS3.78

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.89

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.05

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.62

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.5%

Achieving A*–A8.8%

Achieving A*–B21.6%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate89.3%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

55%

LA 65%

Reading64% LA 75%

Writing73% LA 74%

Maths68% LA 77%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 66%England 61%

Reading65% LA 77% · Eng 74%

Writing72% LA 75% · Eng 72%

Maths71% LA 79% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

52%

LA 64%England 60%

Reading61% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing66% LA 74% · Eng 71%

Maths73% LA 77% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.7

Read

LA 0.6

-4.1 to -1.4

-2.2

Write

LA 1.3

-3.5 to -0.9

-0.3

Maths

LA 1.3

-1.6 to 1.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 68%England 65%

Reading64% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing72% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths78% LA 80% · Eng 79%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.6

Read

LA 0.8

-3.0 to -0.3

-1.2

Write

LA 0.5

-2.5 to 0.0

0.0

Maths

LA 1.6

-1.1 to 1.2

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 64%

Reading73% LA 73%

Writing85% LA 75%

Maths84% LA 78%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.1

Read

LA 0.3

-1.4 to 1.2

1.4

Write

LA 0.4

0.1 to 2.7

2.1

Maths

LA 1.3

0.9 to 3.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 June 2023

Inspection Report

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25 November 2020

Inspection Report

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12 June 2018

Inspection Report

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23 April 2015

Inspection Report

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27 January 2014

Inspection Report

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20 June 2013

Inspection Report

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25 April 2013

Inspection Report

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23 February 2012

Inspection Report

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13 January 2010

Inspection Report

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05 December 2007

Inspection Report

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26 September 2006

Inspection Report

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08 February 2006

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-06-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-25

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,672 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,672	32	1.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,675	38	2.3%	7.8%	6
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,698	58	3.4%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,674	34	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,658	89	5.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,689	87	5.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,677	69	4.1%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,644	51	3.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,698	47	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,685	37	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,653	49	3.0%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,679	36	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,676	18	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,644	29	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,686	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,686	79	4.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,634	86	5.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,672	40	2.4%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,649	90	5.5%	3.8%	7
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,582	45	2.8%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,527	34	2.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,513	31	2.0%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,504	44	2.9%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,527	9	0.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,512	24	1.6%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,502	19	1.3%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 91 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree26%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

don't know12%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree41%

disagree21%

strongly disagree15%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree26%

disagree15%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree18%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree44%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree53%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree50%

disagree3%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree53%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree26%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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