The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.62
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,672
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- THE ALEC REED ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Phil Cosby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Alec Reed Academy a selective school?
No. Alec Reed Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alec Reed Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alec Reed Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alec Reed Academy?
Alec Reed Academy currently has 1,672 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alec Reed Academy take?
Alec Reed Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Alec Reed Academy?
Alec Reed Academy is in Northolt, UB5 5LQ, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alec Reed Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Alec Reed Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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