Snowflake School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 10-14 CRown Street Acton London W3 8SB |
| Phone | 02073703232 |
| Reference Number | 135616 |
Snowflake School has been rated as good overall, with notable strengths in behavior and attitudes, which are deemed outstanding. The school demonstrates a solid commitment to knowing their pupils and their individual needs, particularly focusing on those with autism spectrum disorder. There are strong relationships among staff, students, and families, contributing to a safe and nurturing environment. While the school has effective teaching and learning strategies, particularly in personal development and reading, there are areas for improvement in curriculum clarity and support during reading sessions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 42 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.81%
Girls: 26.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Aug 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from leaders.
- Effective identification of individual barriers for pupils with ASD.
- Strong focus on building relationships with pupils and families.
- Broad curriculum tailored to pupil needs.
- High levels of one-to-one teaching and support.
- Excellent management of pupil behavior.
- Opportunities for work experience and preparation for adulthood.
- Use of therapeutic approaches in teaching.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in the precise knowledge and vocabulary pupils need to learn in some subjects.
- Occasional lack of expertise among staff in reinforcing phonics for reading.
- Inconsistent oversight of adherence to required standards.
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