Landon School Harmondsworth, West Drayton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Landon School excels at supporting pupils who have previously struggled with education, helping them settle into a caring, calm environment where they thrive. Staff are highly skilled at personalised teaching, seamlessly using communication methods like pictures and symbols to help each pupil learn at their own pace. The school goes beyond academics, enriching pupils' lives through practical activities like their in-house shop and swimming, while also supporting families to manage everyday challenges.
Key Strengths
- Individualised support that makes a significant difference to pupils' lives and helps them build resilience
- Highly skilled staff who respond to pupils' needs expertly, knowing when to support and when to encourage independence
- Well-designed, sequenced curriculum with three pathways aligned to pupils' needs and interests
- Excellent work developing pupils' communication, reading and emotional skills through play and real-life activities
- Strong staff well-being and positive workplace culture
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming activities, in-house shop experience, play and learning activities, problem-solving in real-life situations
Landon School is a specialised independent day school for pupils aged 5-11 with autism and severe learning needs. The school received an Outstanding rating across all areas, with inspectors praising its highly effective support, individualised approach, and strong preparation of pupils for their next steps.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
27%
Available places
51 pupils
190 capacity
139 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Drayton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Drayton
Admissions Demand - Hillingdon
Places available
3,815
Applications
3,622
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
94.2%
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