Pathways School, Harrow
Pathways School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Harrow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Pathways School in detail
Pathways School in its own words
In its own words: "At Pathways School, we have a vision to make life fundamentally better for children and young people with autism, and for their families and carers. We believe every individual has the potential to learn and be free of behaviours that cause injury, pain, stress, or limit opportunities to access learning and community involvement."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Pathways School. In a career spanning 30 years in education, I have been privileged to work in a wide variety of schools: maintained, independent, primary, secondary and specialist."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Pathways School are Southover Partnership School (0.9 miles); The Village School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Woodlands School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); and LD Training Services Limited (1.3 miles).
Southover Partnership SchoolThe Village SchoolWoodlands SchoolLD Training Services Limited
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Pathways School has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Queensbury Underground Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shrewsbury Avenue (->w), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Pathways School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 38
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 34 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 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 Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 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
89%
Available places
16 pupils
18 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrow
Across Harrow council
Places available
2,634
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
65.6%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pathways School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
15
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Pathways School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Pathways School
What is Pathways School's Ofsted rating?
Pathways School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
Does Pathways School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2023, Pathways School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Pathways School?
Pathways School has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does Pathways School have specialist SEN provision?
Pathways School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Pathways School?
Pathways 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 Pathways School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 34 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pathways School?
Pathways School is at All Saints Parish Hall, Shrewsbury Avenue, Harrow, HA3 9LX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)