Mandeville School, Middlesex
Mandeville School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Middlesex. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Mandeville School in detail
Mandeville School in its own words
In its own words: "Whether you are reading as a pupil, parent, professional, visitor, I welcome you to browse this site and get a picture of what it means to be connected to Mandeville School. At Mandeville School, children come first. Our overall aim is to provide an educational environment which celebrates the uniqueness of every child."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Mandeville School are Seva Education (1 mile, Good); Belvue School (1.5 miles, Good); The Corner School (1.7 miles, Good); and Alexandra School (1.8 miles, Outstanding).
Seva EducationBelvue SchoolThe Corner SchoolAlexandra School
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mandeville School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
47.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 63.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (31%), Black (27%) and other ethnic groups (15%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 181 (93.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Mandeville School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Sudbury Hill, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oldfield Lane North, 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 227 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Ealing (586).
Suspensions and exclusions
Mandeville School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Mandeville School excels at supporting children with complex needs to become confident, independent learners. The school combines expert teaching with a thoughtfully designed environment and specialist therapies, helping every child make remarkable progress. Parents can trust that their child will be cared for by highly trained, knowledgeable staff who work closely together and with families to support their child's wellbeing and learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional quality education with a tailored curriculum that helps pupils make excellent progress in communication, independence, and reaching their EHC plan targets
- Systematic and expert teaching of communication and reading skills using blended support strategies
- Extremely well-managed behaviour supported by clear routines, visual supports, and staff expertise in understanding pupils' emotional needs
- Coordinated approach with specialists including speech and language, occupational and physiotherapists to fully identify and address changing needs
- Strong provision for personal development with diverse opportunities in music, poetry, dance, art, drama, sport and community visits
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place that prioritise pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
music, poetry, dance, art, drama, sport, visits to local shops, parks, bike adventure playgrounds, museums and galleries, bus and tube journey planning
Mandeville School has maintained its outstanding standards through effective action. Pupils are happy, enthusiastic learners who thrive in a carefully designed environment with expert support from highly trained staff and health professionals.
At a Glance
47.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Mandeville School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mandeville School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mandeville School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 41 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 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
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
194 pupils
150 places
44 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesex
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesex
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
13
SEN Support
181
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Mandeville School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
194
Total Pupils
142
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
6.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,499
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.0%
Overall absence
42.9%
Persistent absence
154
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Mandeville School
Questions parents ask about Mandeville School
What are SATs results like at Mandeville School?
Of the pupils at Mandeville School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Mandeville School's Ofsted rating?
Mandeville School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Mandeville School?
No fixed boundary. When Mandeville School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Mandeville School?
Mandeville School has around 194 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Mandeville School have specialist SEN provision?
Mandeville School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Mandeville School?
13% of sessions were missed at Mandeville School in 2024/25. 42.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mandeville School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Mandeville School 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 Mandeville School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 41 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 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 Mandeville School?
Mandeville School is at Horsenden Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)