Alec Reed Academy
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Attainment 8 of 45.1 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.24
- Confidence interval:
- [0.01, 0.47]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 162 | 45.1 | — | 53.7% | 38.3% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 167 | 43.4 | +0.24 | 56.3% | 33.5% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 168 | 44.8 | -0.04 | 56.0% | 27.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 169 | 47.8 | 0.00 | 60.0% | 17.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Ealing for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134369 |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Region | London |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Phil Cosby |
| Trust | THE ALEC REED ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | UB5 5LQ |
| Latest pupils | 162 |
| FSM eligible | 41.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ
http://www.alecreedacademy.co.ukView local authority page2088414511| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10015574 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2003 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 31 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |