Alec Reed Academy
URN: 134369 • Northolt UB5 5LQ
Overview
- Name
- Alec Reed Academy
- URN
- 134369
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ALEC REED ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Phil Cosby (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02088414511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bengarth Road, Northolt UB5 5LQ
Summary
Alec Reed Academy is a mixed all-through academy located in Northolt, Ealing, with a current enrolment of 1,672 students and a capacity of 1,895. The academy is committed to fostering a learning environment grounded in traditional values such as hard work, respect, honesty, and kindness. These principles guide the school's pursuit of excellence and aim to inspire students to engage fully in their educational experiences.
The curriculum at Alec Reed Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and aspirations, offering a variety of subjects across primary, secondary, and sixth form levels. Notably, the sixth form provides unique subject combinations, including Design and Technology, Music, and Psychology, alongside opportunities for work experience through partnerships with corporate organisations like EY. This approach helps prepare students for future career paths and enhances their employability skills.
With a significant percentage of students (41.3%) eligible for free school meals, Alec Reed Academy prioritises inclusivity and support for all learners. The school actively promotes community engagement through various events and workshops, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally while fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
The curriculum at Alec Reed Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and aspirations, offering a variety of subjects across primary, secondary, and sixth form levels. Notably, the sixth form provides unique subject combinations, including Design and Technology, Music, and Psychology, alongside opportunities for work experience through partnerships with corporate organisations like EY. This approach helps prepare students for future career paths and enhances their employability skills.
With a significant percentage of students (41.3%) eligible for free school meals, Alec Reed Academy prioritises inclusivity and support for all learners. The school actively promotes community engagement through various events and workshops, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally while fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
Useful links
- Governors, Trustees, and Sponsors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Today, our sixth form students had the privilege of hearing from a guest speaker from the EY Foundation, who shared exciting opportunities available throughout the academic year. A fantastic session empowering students to explore career pathways and build (sen)
- On Monday, the 15th of September, Ms. Madani organised for key stage four and five students to take part in a surgical skills taster workshop at the Hunterian Museum in Holborn. Students aspiring to careers in the science world received a hands-on worksh (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Messages (calendar)
- Mr Cosby's Weekly Vlogs (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- Ealing
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ALEC REED ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1895
- Pupils
- 1672
- Boys
- 907
- Girls
- 765
- FSM %
- 41.30
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Middlesex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1672 | 907 | 765 | 1895 | 41.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1674 | 921 | 753 | 1895 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1685 | 903 | 782 | 1895 | 37.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1685 | 903 | 782 | 1895 | 37.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1676 | 904 | 772 | 1895 | 35.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1686 | 903 | 783 | 1895 | 27.00 |
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