Belvue School, based in Northolt, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.

Belvue School currently has around 230 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.7% boys and 28.3% girls. Around 55.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 15.7%. african pupils make up about 15.7% , followed by white british at 14.3%

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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG
Website: http://www.belvueschool.com
Telephone: 02088455766
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sana Bhopal
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101965

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 227
Number of Pupils: 230
Number of Boys: 165
Number of Girls: 65

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 34.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian15.70%36
African15.70%36
White British14.30%33
Other (any other ethnic group)13.90%32
Other White10.90%25
Pakistani6.50%15
White and Black Caribbean3.90%9
Other Asian3.90%9
Caribbean3.90%9
Unclassified3.00%7
Other Mixed1.70%4
White and Black African1.30%3
White and Asian1.30%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.30%3
Other Black1.30%3
Irish0.90%2
Chinese0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.63)
Of the 36 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 33 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.63
Local authority average
0.42
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Local authority average
60%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
0.1
Local authority average
50.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.0
Local authority average
4.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Nursery School
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Gifford First School
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Ravenor Primary School
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Willow Tree Primary School
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Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gifford Middle School
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- not rated 801 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor Middle School
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Barantyne Middle School
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Betham's CofE Middle School
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Greenwood Middle School
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Secondary

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 1,083 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU
3out of 4 1,292 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP
3out of 4 1,422 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR
- not rated 1,541 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford Road , UB6 9AW
4out of 4 2,355 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 1,083 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Belvue School
Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Chilton School
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD
3out of 4 1,261 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Ealing Primary Centre
573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ
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Grangewood School
Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG
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Grand Union Village
Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG
- not rated 1,919 yd Free schools special No More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.