St Ann's School, London
St Ann's School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Ann's School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to St Ann's School are Springhallow School (0.7 miles, Good); Insights Independent School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, selective); Castlebar School (1 mile, Outstanding); and West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) (1.3 miles).
Springhallow SchoolInsights Independent SchoolCastlebar SchoolWest London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy)
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
53.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 62.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (27%), Asian (24%) and other ethnic groups (17%).
Almost every pupil at St Ann's School has an education, health and care plan (128 of 128 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
St Ann's School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hanwell Station, about 110 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hanwell Broadway, 250 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Ann's 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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Ann's School excels at helping every pupil communicate and learn in ways that work for them. The school doesn't just teach in classrooms - it takes learning into the community, working with parents so they feel confident supporting their child outside school. With high expectations for all pupils and strong partnerships with families and local businesses, the school truly prepares young people for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent communication focus - all forms of communication (signs, symbols, gestures, language) are systematically developed for each pupil
- Well-designed curriculum that builds life skills and prepares pupils for life after school, with strong links to parents' targets
- Highly consistent behaviour management approach where staff respond to behaviour as a form of communication
- Strong partnerships with parents and community, including learning outside school and workplace visits
- Well-trained staff who are supported by leaders and feel proud to work at the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders provide training so concerns are quickly reported, staff follow up with other agencies, and appropriate recruitment checks are systematically maintained.
Extracurricular Activities
Colourscape family fun workshop, library visits, museum visits, public transport experiences, poet-in-residence poetry sessions, workplace visits and employer workshops, haircut training at local barber shop
St Ann's School is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 11-19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. Pupils feel happy and safe, with high expectations helping them to achieve very well.
At a Glance
53.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St Ann's School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Ann's School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Ann's 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
- 87
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 76 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 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
103%
Over capacity
128 pupils
124 places
4 pupils over capacity
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
128
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Ann's 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
128
Total Pupils
87
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
6.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,348
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.7%
Overall absence
38.8%
Persistent absence
85
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
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Questions parents ask about St Ann's School
What is St Ann's School's Ofsted rating?
St Ann's School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Ann's School?
No fixed boundary. When St Ann's School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to St Ann's School?
St Ann's School has around 128 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Ann's School have specialist SEN provision?
St Ann's School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at St Ann's School?
12.7% of sessions were missed at St Ann's School in 2024/25. 38.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Ann's School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming St Ann's 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 St Ann's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 76 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 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 St Ann's School?
St Ann's School is at Springfield Road, Hanwell, London, W7 3JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)