Seva Education, South Harrow
Seva Education is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 25 in South Harrow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Seva Education in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Seva Education are Alexandra School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); Rise College (0.9 miles); Mandeville School (1 mile, Outstanding); and Belvue School (1.4 miles, Good).
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Seva Education (as of September 2025): 70% would recommend the school, 80% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (80%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Seva Education has an education, health and care plan (77 of 77 in 2026).
Seva Education is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Northolt Park Rail Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corbins Lane, 240 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Seva Education creates a warm, welcoming environment where staff know pupils well and support their emotional development excellently. The school combines strong academics with therapeutic support tailored to each pupil's needs, helping them succeed in learning and personal growth. Pupils benefit from enriching experiences including planetarium visits, allotment work, community activities, and a range of lunchtime clubs that help them explore interests and develop independence.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes with excellent emotional support strategies - pupils feel happy and safe
- Strong phonics-based reading programme with expert staff delivery and daily reading sessions
- Ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs with effective assessment of pupils' starting points
- Excellent pupil voice through democratic school council with real influence on school decisions
- Strong post-16 provision preparing older students for adulthood through functional and vocational skills
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching and support staff consistency - some lessons lack effectiveness in promoting learning and pupil independence
- Early writing curriculum still being developed and requires further refinement
- Some elements of new PSHE provision are at early implementation stage
- Occasionally support staff intervene too quickly, limiting pupils' chances to build independence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with improved recording of concerns and robust procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga club, art club, make-up club, Italian club, planetarium visits, allotment gardening, shopping trips, cooking and baking, public transport training, careers talks from army/police/cyber security sectors, hotel work experience, community litter picking, charity fundraising walks
Seva Education is a special school for pupils aged 7-25 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school has improved significantly since its last inspection, with strong leadership changes, a revised curriculum, and excellent pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Seva Education
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 43 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
3 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
80%
Available places
77 pupils
96 places
19 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - South Harrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for South Harrow
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
77
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Seva Education is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
59
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Seva Education
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Seva Education
What is Seva Education's Ofsted rating?
Seva Education was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Seva Education meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Seva Education met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Seva Education?
Seva Education has around 77 pupils on roll.
Does Seva Education have specialist SEN provision?
Seva Education is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Seva Education?
Seva Education 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 Seva Education?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 43 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 3 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 Seva Education?
Seva Education is at 145 Kingsley Road, Harrow, South Harrow, HA2 8LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)