La Chouette School, London
La Chouette School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 6 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in August 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
La Chouette School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to La Chouette School are Durston House School (0.3 miles); Ealing Independent College (0.4 miles); Clifton Lodge School (0.4 miles); and St Benedict's School (0.6 miles, selective).
Durston House SchoolEaling Independent CollegeClifton Lodge SchoolSt Benedict's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Ealing Broadway Underground Station, about 140 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ealing Broadway Station, 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's August 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
La Chouette School provides a unique bilingual education combining English and French curricula with two qualified teachers in each classroom. The school has demonstrated strong leadership and careful attention to child safety through comprehensive risk assessments and well-maintained facilities. The new premises offer excellent resources for learning and play, including dedicated spaces for physical activity, a sensory room, and a library.
Key Strengths
- Effective leadership with a knowledgeable headteacher who ensures consistent compliance with school standards
- Comprehensive health and safety measures including thorough risk assessments, regular fire safety checks, and appropriate first aid provision
- Well-designed new premises that are safe, clean, well-maintained and appropriately resourced with classroom spaces, sensory room, outdoor areas, and a library
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust oversight by the proprietor and all required pre-employment checks properly maintained.
Extracurricular Activities
Before- and after-school childcare
La Chouette School is a bilingual early years school for children aged 2-6 that combines the English early years foundation stage with the French national curriculum. The school is likely to meet independent school standards following its proposed relocation to new premises.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with La Chouette School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 145
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 145 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 21 serious and 123 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
22 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
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
19 pupils
60 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
19
Total Pupils
5
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about La Chouette School
What is La Chouette School's Ofsted rating?
La Chouette School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in August 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2025, it was rated Good.
Does La Chouette School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, La Chouette School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to La Chouette School?
La Chouette School has around 19 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to La Chouette School?
La Chouette School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near La Chouette School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 145 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 21 serious and 123 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 22 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 La Chouette School?
La Chouette School is at 37-38 the Mall, London, W5 3TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)