How many pupils does Alec Reed Academy have?

Alec Reed Academy has 1,672 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Alec Reed Academy's Ofsted rating?

Alec Reed Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

How does Alec Reed Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Alec Reed Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

How does Alec Reed Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Alec Reed Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Alec Reed Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alec Reed Academy is part of THE ALEC REED ACADEMY.

Where is Alec Reed Academy?

Alec Reed Academy is located at Bengarth Road, Northolt, Ealing, UB5 5LQ.

Alec Reed Academy

Bengarth Road, Northolt, Ealing, UB5 5LQ

Good

Inspected 20 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–19

Ages

1,672

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Alec Reed Academy

Alec Reed Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northolt, Ealing, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 1,672 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ALEC REED ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 58.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Ealing →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,672 / 1,895 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.8%

Free school meals

58.5%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

9.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.0

Attainment 8

174 pupils

40.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

51 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

11%

To top-third universities

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

55%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

26.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

69.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2022/23

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2022/23

40.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2022/23

£60,101

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,892 vs 2022/23

Teacher vacancies

→ 0 vs 2023/24

11.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +5.6 vs 2022/23

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,343

Spend per pupil

£9,616

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bengarth Road, Northolt, Ealing, UB5 5LQ
Phone: 02088414511
Principal: Phil Cosby
Website: http://www.alecreedacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE ALEC REED ACADEMY →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alec Reed Academy?: Alec Reed Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northolt, Ealing, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Alec Reed Academy have?: Alec Reed Academy has 1,672 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Alec Reed Academy's Ofsted rating?: Alec Reed Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).
How does Alec Reed Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Alec Reed Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.
How does Alec Reed Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Alec Reed Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Alec Reed Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Alec Reed Academy is part of THE ALEC REED ACADEMY.
Where is Alec Reed Academy?: Alec Reed Academy is located at Bengarth Road, Northolt, Ealing, UB5 5LQ.