Alec Reed Academy is a all-through school in Northolt, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Alec Reed Academy currently has around 1672 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 19.5%. other white pupils make up about 16.4% , followed by white british at 11.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bengarth Road, Northolt, UB5 5LQ |
| Website: | http://www.alecreedacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088414511 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Ealing |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Phil Cosby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 134369 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1895 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1672 |
| Number of Boys: | 907 |
| Number of Girls: | 765 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 19.50% | 326 |
| Other White | 16.40% | 274 |
| White British | 11.40% | 190 |
| African | 10.50% | 175 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 158 |
| Indian | 9.40% | 157 |
| Pakistani | 5.60% | 94 |
| Caribbean | 4.30% | 72 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 63 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 41 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 36 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 24 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 10 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northolt Primary School Compton Crescent , UB5 5LE | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor First School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Priors Farm Lane , UB5 5FE | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Primary School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford First School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durdans Park Middle School King George's Drive , Off Lady Margaret Road UB1 2PQ | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Union Village Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Willows Primary PRU Stipularis Drive , Willows School UB4 9QB | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.