Alexandra School

Alexandra School continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining the high standards set during its last inspection in 2016. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters independence, confidence, and strong relationships among pupils. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils, ensuring they achieve academic and personal goals while emphasizing safety and well-being. The leadership team is committed to continuous improvement, working effectively with families and external professionals to further enhance the educational experience.

Strengths

• Strong community ethos fostering safety and happiness for pupils.
• Exceptional quality of education with a broad and ambitious curriculum.
• Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Highly trained staff using systematic approaches to teaching reading and communication.
• Exemplary behaviour and conduct among pupils.
• Extensive focus on personal development and well-being.

In 2024–25 pupils at Alexandra School attended 92.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 27.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Alexandra School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Alexandra School had 6.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 6.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Alexandra School had 99 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Alexandra School received £34,031 and spent £35,188 for each of its 83 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £692,000 (£8,333 per pupil).

Across all 7 schools of The Eden Academy, income was £36,160 and spending £38,589 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Harrow · Harrow local authority: places and applications

Alexandra School is part of The Eden Academy, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:

• Pinn River School Eastcote
• Grand Union Village School Northolt
• Pentland Field School Uxbridge
• Moorcroft School Uxbridge
• George Hastwell School Special Academy Barrow-In-Furness
• Hexham Priory School Hexham
• Branthwaite Academy Workington
• James Rennie School Carlisle

What is Alexandra School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Alexandra School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2025.

When was Alexandra School last inspected by Ofsted?

Alexandra School was last inspected in May 2025.

How many pupils does Alexandra School have?

Alexandra School has 99 pupils on roll.

What age range does Alexandra School cover?

Alexandra School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Alexandra School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Alexandra School?

Alexandra School is at Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9DX.