Snowflake School, London
Snowflake School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Snowflake School in detail
Snowflake School in its own words
In its own words: "Snowflake School is an independent specialist school supporting pupils on the autism spectrum between the ages of 5-11 (Primary site) and 11-17 (Secondary site). Snowflake School utilises the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour (VB) to develop individualised teaching strategies and behaviour support plans."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Snowflake School are Blooming Tree School (0.2 miles, Good); Eagle Park Independent School (0.8 miles, Good); North West London Independent Special School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, selective); and Ormiston Queensmill Academy (1.3 miles, Good).
Blooming Tree SchoolEagle Park Independent SchoolNorth West London Independent Special SchoolOrmiston Queensmill Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Snowflake School has an education, health and care plan (43 of 43 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Acton Town, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is King Street (W3), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 598 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kensington and Chelsea (1593).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
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 Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, 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 Snowflake School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 157
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 26
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 157 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 131 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
32 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 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
100%
Full
43 pupils
43 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
43
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Snowflake 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
43
Total Pupils
28
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Snowflake School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Snowflake School
What is Snowflake School's Ofsted rating?
Snowflake School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
Does Snowflake School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2023, Snowflake School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Snowflake School?
Snowflake School has around 43 pupils on roll.
Does Snowflake School have specialist SEN provision?
Snowflake School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Snowflake School?
Snowflake 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 Snowflake School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 157 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 131 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 32 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Snowflake School?
Snowflake School is at 10-14 Crown Street, Acton, London, W3 8SB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)