The Japanese School, London
The Japanese School is an independent school for pupils aged 6 to 15 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Japanese School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Japanese School are Greek Primary School of London (0.3 miles, Inadequate); La Chouette School (0.8 miles, Good); St Augustine's Priory (0.9 miles, selective); and Durston House School (1.2 miles).
Greek Primary School of LondonLa Chouette SchoolSt Augustine's PrioryDurston House School
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Japanese School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (96%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (74%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 11 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is West Acton, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lynton Road, 150 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 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
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Japanese School excels at creating a caring environment where pupils genuinely care for each other and behave with exceptional maturity. Teachers use clever teaching methods that help pupils remember important information and quickly fill any gaps in knowledge. The school gives temporary resident pupils wonderful experiences like adventurous trips and cultural festivals that develop their resilience and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Excellent curriculum that connects subjects expertly and helps pupils make strong links between different areas of learning
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and attendance, with pupils showing maturity, focus and enthusiasm for learning
- Outstanding personal development with ambitious programs to build resilience including residential trips to Scotland and Wales
- Effective support for pupils learning English as an additional language with systematic teaching matched to individual levels
- Strong preparation for life in Britain with teaching about UK values, religions and traditions alongside Japanese culture
Areas for Improvement
- The proprietor's oversight of compliance with independent school standards needs to be more robust to ensure standards are consistently met
- Better checks are needed to identify any unmet standards early and ensure timely action to address weaknesses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff building positive relationships with pupils who feel confident sharing concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Adventurous residential stays in Scotland and Wales, annual whole-school sports and cultural festivals, daily cleaning and tidying tasks led by older pupils
The Japanese School is a happy and caring independent school for Japanese heritage pupils in London that has made significant improvements since its previous inadequate rating. The school provides education following the Japanese national curriculum supplemented with elements of the English curriculum, with outstanding quality of education, behaviour, and personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Keep up with The Japanese School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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
52%
Available places
207 pupils
400 places
193 spare places
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(16)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
123
Boys
84
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The Japanese School
What is The Japanese School's Ofsted rating?
The Japanese School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
Does The Japanese School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, The Japanese School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Japanese School?
The Japanese School has around 207 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Japanese School?
The Japanese 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 The Japanese School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 The Japanese School?
The Japanese School is at 87 Creffield Road, Acton, London, W3 9PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)