Ealing Alternative Provision, London
Ealing Alternative Provision is a pru school for pupils aged 12 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ealing Alternative Provision in detail
Ealing Alternative Provision in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "EAP is a school that works with children and young people who have found themselves unable to access mainstream education, usually as a result of their previous school placement having broken down, whether through ill-health, behaviour issues or other difficulties. The process almost always leaves the pupils feeling less than positive about themselves and their future."
The school runs a breakfast club from 9:00am.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 32 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 56% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 44% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 3% into work.
Who goes there
55.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (30%), Black (20%) and Asian (20%).
In 2026, 47 pupils (83.9%) received SEN support and 9 (16.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Drayton Green, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Framfield Road, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ealing Alternative Provision stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school gives students a genuine fresh start with personalised learning matched to their interests and needs. Staff provide expert support for both academic learning and emotional well-being, helping students rebuild confidence and feel a sense of belonging. The school carefully manages transitions and prepares students well for their next steps through real-world experiences like university visits, career fairs and work experience.
Key Strengths
- Personalised curriculum tailored to individual student interests and needs, including access to motor mechanics, construction, horticulture and hair and beauty through partner providers
- Excellent therapeutic support including art and drama therapy, counselling and mentoring to help students manage emotions and mental health
- Well-structured teaching with clear information delivery and good use of resources to help students learn effectively
- Extensive outdoor space and enrichment activities including museum visits, career fairs and university visits
- Strong behaviour management and a calm, orderly school environment where students feel safe and develop positive relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Students need more opportunities to practise speaking and develop confidence in expressing their ideas and opinions verbally
- Some students are unclear about their personal targets and how these will help them progress to their next educational setting
- Students need better understanding of the rationale behind their targets and when these will be reviewed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupil safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Art and drama group therapy, music, drama, careers fairs, university visits, museum visits, banking institution visits, residentials, work experience
Ealing Alternative Provision is a specialist school for students aged 12-16 who have been excluded or have mental health conditions. The school has maintained good standards with effective personalised learning, therapeutic support, and strong transitions.
At a Glance
55.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Ealing Alternative Provision
Results Day 2026
17 Jul 2026
Extend Upcoming Taster Events
22 Jun 2026
Career Fair 2026
13 May 2026
Jack Petchy Award Trip to Thorpe Park
17 Apr 2026
EAP Extend Update
12 Mar 2026
Y11 Trip to Oxford University
6 Feb 2024
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 37
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 31 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Ealing council
Places available
3,740
Applications
3,627
Got 1st preference
73.0%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
56
Total Pupils
43
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
2.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,624
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about Ealing Alternative Provision
What is Ealing Alternative Provision's Ofsted rating?
Ealing Alternative Provision's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ealing Alternative Provision?
No fixed boundary. When Ealing Alternative Provision is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ealing Alternative Provision?
Ealing Alternative Provision has around 56 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Ealing Alternative Provision?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Ealing Alternative Provision on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ealing Alternative Provision?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 31 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ealing Alternative Provision?
Ealing Alternative Provision is at Compton Close, Ealing, London, W13 0LR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)