Alec Reed Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bengarth Road Northolt Middlesex UB5 5LQ |
| Phone | 02088414511 |
| Reference Number | 134369 |
Alec Reed Academy is performing well, demonstrating good overall effectiveness with notable strengths in early years provision, which is rated outstanding. The school provides a broad curriculum that supports students’ learning from the early years through to sixth form. Pupils feel safe and are well-prepared for their future endeavors, benefiting from a culture of respect and active engagement in their education. The school is committed to continuous improvement, with leadership maintaining high standards and actively seeking student input through initiatives like a school council.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1672 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.25%
Girls: 45.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 40 | 87 |
| 2 | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| 3 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| 4 | 41 | 30 | 71 |
| 5 | 54 | 33 | 87 |
| 6 | 35 | 42 | 77 |
| 7 | 82 | 72 | 154 |
| 8 | 93 | 73 | 166 |
| 9 | 102 | 70 | 172 |
| 10 | 92 | 83 | 175 |
| 11 | 96 | 68 | 164 |
| 12 | 64 | 64 | 128 |
| 13 | 47 | 48 | 95 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 16.4% |
| White, British | 11.4% |
| African | 10.5% |
| Indian | 9.4% |
| Asian, Other | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| Caribbean | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2006 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision preparing children exceptionally well for Year 1.
- Broad and well-planned curriculum with strong links across subject phases.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Good teaching of reading with a solid phonics program.
- Positive behavior and respect among pupils.
- Strong commitment to professional development for staff.
- Robust personal, social, and health education program.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in Years 7, 8, and 9 are not taught in depth compared to others.
- Pupils in the secondary phase sometimes do not regulate their behavior during transitions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.53 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.08 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 2% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 69 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 40 | 10 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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