The short version
83% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Mr Steven Speck (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
85 Old Oak Common Lane, Ealing, London, Middlesex, W3 7DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard House School
Independent · 1.7km away
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
Independent · 1.7km away
John Betts Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School
Independent · 1.9km away
Earl's Court Free School Primary
Primary · 2.0km away
Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
Independent · 2.1km away
The Godolphin and Latymer School
Independent · 2.1km away
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is North West London Independent Special School a selective school?
Yes. North West London Independent Special School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is North West London Independent Special School's Ofsted rating?
North West London Independent Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North West London Independent Special School?
North West London Independent Special School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North West London Independent Special School take?
North West London Independent Special School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is North West London Independent Special School?
North West London Independent Special School is in London, W3 7DD, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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