Springhallow School, London
Springhallow School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Springhallow School in detail
Springhallow School in its own words
In its own words: "Our pupils have a wide range of learning abilities. Our pupils come from all areas of Ealing and close neighbouring boroughs, travelling to and from school daily by minibus, public or private transport or walking through independent travel. The main school is housed in a double story building and is fully accessible for wheelchair users."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Springhallow School are Castlebar School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Insights Independent School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, selective); St Ann's School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); and West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) (1.5 miles).
Castlebar SchoolInsights Independent SchoolSt Ann's SchoolWest London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy)
Where pupils go next
Of the 13 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
51.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (23%), Asian (20%) and White British (15%).
Almost every pupil at Springhallow School has an education, health and care plan (169 of 169 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Springhallow School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Drayton Green, about 180 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Framfield Road, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Springhallow School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Springhallow School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Springhallow School creates a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils with autism feel genuinely happy and safe. The school combines high expectations for achievement with exceptional behaviour support, while offering a personalised curriculum that adapts to each child's individual needs. Staff are deeply committed to preparing pupils for independence and adulthood through practical life skills, work experience, and a strong focus on reading, communication, and well-being.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils follow routines extremely well and staff skilfully support them to regulate their own behaviour
- Strong reading and communication programmes including structured phonics, daily story time, and consistent language development through rhymes and songs
- Well-structured sixth-form curriculum tailored to students' needs with excellent careers support, work experience opportunities, and successful transitions
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with staff responding sensitively to pupils' needs and monitoring attendance carefully
- Supportive leadership that values staff well-being and creates a family feel across the school
Areas for Improvement
- The school's precision to build on pupils' prior knowledge and skills is not always secure, which limits what pupils know and remember over time
- Staff should continue developing expertise to adapt and build more deeply on all pupils' knowledge and understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff responding sensitively to pupils' needs and creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, work experience placements, daily story time, PSHE programme covering relationships and personal safety
Springhallow School is a special school for pupils with autism aged 4 to 19, rated Good overall. Pupils feel happy and safe, behave exceptionally well, and staff have high aspirations for their achievement across a range of subjects.
At a Glance
51.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Springhallow School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Springhallow School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Springhallow 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
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 26 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 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
99%
Near capacity
169 pupils
170 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
169
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Springhallow School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
169
Total Pupils
130
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
6.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,463
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.1%
Overall absence
23.8%
Persistent absence
126
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Springhallow School
What are GCSE results like at Springhallow School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Springhallow School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.5. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Springhallow School's Ofsted rating?
Springhallow School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Springhallow School?
No fixed boundary. When Springhallow School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Springhallow School?
Springhallow School has around 169 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Springhallow School have specialist SEN provision?
Springhallow School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Springhallow School?
8.1% of sessions were missed at Springhallow School in 2024/25. 23.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Springhallow School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Springhallow 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 Springhallow School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 26 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 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 Springhallow School?
Springhallow School is at Compton Close, Cavendish Avenue, London, Middlesex, W13 0JG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)