The Avenue School

URN: 143731 • London NW6 7BH

Overview

Name
The Avenue School
URN
143731
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
THE RISE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Penny Doswell (since 2025)
Telephone
02038294690
Website
Visit
Address
Christchurch Avenue, London NW6 7BH

Summary

The Avenue School is a mixed free special school located in London, serving 100 pupils with a capacity of 104. As part of The Rise Partnership Trust, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students with a range of special educational needs, including autism and severe learning difficulties. Each pupil has an Educational Health and Care Plan, ensuring tailored support to help them achieve their unique potential.

The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its core values of Love, Learn, and Laugh, emphasising the importance of a safe and nurturing atmosphere for learning. With small class sizes of 7 to 10 pupils, students benefit from specialised teaching and access to onsite speech and occupational therapy. The curriculum is designed to promote personal, social, emotional, and academic growth, catering to diverse needs and backgrounds.

In addition to academic support, The Avenue School actively promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and inclusion within its community. Pupils are given opportunities to develop communication skills and participate in school governance through the School Council, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility.

Key details

LA
Brent
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE RISE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
104
Pupils
100
Boys
84
Girls
16
FSM %
43.00
Open date
2019-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 100 84 16 104 43.00
2024-09-11 89 76 13 104 38.20
2023-09-11 32 30 2 104 34.40
2022-09-11 32 30 2 104 34.40
2021-09-11 28 26 2 32.10
2020-09-11 28 25 3 21.40

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