The Village School, London
The Village School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in London, part of Compass Learning Partnership. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
Data last updated 28 Oct 2026
The Village School in detail
The Village School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a pleasure to welcome you to The Village School, a specialist setting in the London Borough of Brent dedicated to supporting children and young people with a wide range of skills, abilities and unique talents. We are a vibrant and nurturing learning community made up of five villages, serving pupils aged 3 to 19."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Village School are Southover Partnership School (0.4 miles); Pathways School (1.2 miles, Good); Woodlands School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); and Woodfield School (1.4 miles, Good).
Southover Partnership SchoolPathways SchoolWoodlands SchoolWoodfield School
The trust
The Village School is one of 2 schools run by Compass Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 26 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 96% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 8% to a further education college.
Who goes there
44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 68.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (31%), Asian (30%) and other ethnic groups (16%).
Almost every pupil at The Village School has an education, health and care plan (306 of 306 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
The Village School provides for pupils with physical disability and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Kingsbury Station, about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grove Park, 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Village School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2016, 10 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
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2016 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
44.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Physical, SLD
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 The Village School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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
- 51
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 44 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
10 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 are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
306 pupils
310 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
306
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Village School provides for pupils with physical disability and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
306
Total Pupils
203
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
48
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,774
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.0%
Overall absence
48.0%
Persistent absence
248
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 Village School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Village School
What are SATs results like at The Village School?
Of the pupils at The Village 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 Village School's Ofsted rating?
The Village School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in October 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
How many pupils go to The Village School?
The Village School has around 306 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Village School have specialist SEN provision?
The Village School provides for pupils with physical disability and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at The Village School?
14% of sessions were missed at The Village School in 2024/25. 48% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near The Village School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 44 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 10 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 Village School?
The Village School is at Grove Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0JY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)