Alec Reed Academy
About Alec Reed Academy
Alec Reed Academy is a heavily oversubscribed school, and it’s not hard to see why local families are keen to get a place. For the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 247 applications for just 101 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.45. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every spot, with 48 first-preference offers made. The school is a state-funded, mixed all-through academy in Ealing, taking pupils from age 3 right through to 19, which is a practical draw for parents looking for continuity. It’s a large school, with 1,672 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,895, and a significant 41.3 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The headteacher is Phil Cosby, and the school has no religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated the school Good overall, with an Outstanding rating for early years provision.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 31 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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