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North West London Independent Special School

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North West London Independent Special School

85 Old Oak Common Lane, East Acton, London, W3 7DD

Independent school · Ages 7–19 · Selective · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

9.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
9.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.1%
Basics 9-5
9.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

9.8

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/244.946.4
2024/259.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.51
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy
0.5 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Phoenix Academy
0.67 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding
Cambridge School
0.72 km away · Community special school
Good
Jack Tizard School
0.92 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Q+ Queensmill College
1.04 km away · Special post 16 institution

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About North West London Independent Special School

North West London Independent Special School is a secondary school in London, Ealing. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. The school has around 57 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 85 Old Oak Common Lane, London, W3 7DD | More schools in Ealing

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Frequently asked questions about North West London Independent Special School

What are North West London Independent Special School's latest exam results?
North West London Independent Special School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is North West London Independent Special School located?
North West London Independent Special School is a secondary school in London, Ealing (W3 7DD).
How many pupils attend North West London Independent Special School?
North West London Independent Special School has around 57 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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