The Helix Education Centre, based in Harrow, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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 Helix Education Centre currently has around 36 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.4% boys and 30.6% girls. Around 44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 22.2%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by caribbean at 13.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 94 Uxbridge Road, Harrow, HA3 6DH |
| Website: | www.thehelix.harrow.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083534170 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paa-King Maselino |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102180 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 36 |
| Number of Boys: | 25 |
| Number of Girls: | 11 |
| Other Asian | 22.20% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 16.70% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 13.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 8.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 5.60% | 2 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.60% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 5.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 2.80% | 1 |
| African | 2.80% | 1 |
| White British | 2.80% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 2.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hujjat Primary School Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald Junior School Robin Hood Drive , Harrow Weald HA3 7DH | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald Rise Primary School Robin Hood Drive , Harrow Weald HA3 7DH | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars First School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Manor School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Bridges Road , HA7 3NA | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salvatorian Roman Catholic College High Road , Harrow Weald HA3 5DY | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Language College High Street , Wealdstone HA3 7AY | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Helix Education Centre 94 Uxbridge Road , HA3 6DH | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlesea School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Collegiate Harrow Teachers Centre , Achievement and Inclusion Service HA3 5PQ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.