The Avenue School, London
The Avenue School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in London, part of The Rise Partnership Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Avenue School in detail
The Avenue School in its own words
In its own words: "A warm welcome to The Avenue School. As a part of The Rise Partnership Trust, we are committed to championing unique potential and pursuing excellence in all that we do; providing the most effective education, therapy, support, and provision for all ."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Avenue School are Manor School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); Mapesbury School (0.9 miles); The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (1 mile, Good); and Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy (1.2 miles, Good).
Manor SchoolMapesbury SchoolThe St Marylebone Church of England Bridge SchoolOrmiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
The trust
The Avenue School is one of 3 schools run by The Rise Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 52.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (45%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (12%).
Almost every pupil at The Avenue School has an education, health and care plan (116 of 116 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brondesbury Park Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Avenue School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
41.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Avenue School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Avenue School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Avenue School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 25 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
8 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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
112%
Over capacity
116 pupils
104 places
12 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 Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
116
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
116
Total Pupils
95
Boys
21
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,110
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
92
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
The Avenue School
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Questions parents ask about The Avenue School
What are SATs results like at The Avenue School?
Of the pupils at The Avenue School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is The Avenue School's Ofsted rating?
The Avenue School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Avenue School?
No fixed boundary. When The Avenue School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Avenue School?
The Avenue School has around 116 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Avenue School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at The Avenue School in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Avenue School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming The Avenue 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 The Avenue School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 25 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 8 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Avenue School?
The Avenue School is at Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)