Phoenix Arch School is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. 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.
Phoenix Arch School currently has around 55 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80% boys and 20% girls. Around 36.4% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 16.4%. caribbean pupils make up about 14.5% , followed by other white at 12.7%
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.
| Address: | Drury Way, London, NW10 0NQ |
| Website: | www.phoenixarchschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084516961 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Brent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Falu Mehta |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101581 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 55 |
| Number of Pupils: | 55 |
| Number of Boys: | 44 |
| Number of Girls: | 11 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 16.40% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 14.50% | 8 |
| Other White | 12.70% | 7 |
| White British | 9.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 9.10% | 5 |
| African | 9.10% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 5.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 3 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 3.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 3.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakington Manor Primary School Oakington Manor Drive , HA9 6NF | - not rated | 652 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakington Manor Primary School Oakington Manor Drive , HA9 6NF | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Brook Primary School Bridge Road , Brent NW10 9BX | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sladebrook High School Brentfield Road , NW10 8HE | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Neasden High School Quainton Street , NW10 0BG | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School Neasden Lane , NW10 2UF | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michaela Community School North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Arch School Drury Way , NW10 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swaminarayan School 260 Brentfield Road , Neasden NW10 8HE | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Staff Development Brentield Road , NW10 8HE | - not rated | 787 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kay Independent School 32, Crouch Road , Brent NW10 8HR | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Girls High School 2 Boscobel street , London NW8 8PS | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.