Alexandra School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Alexandra School is a special school in Harrow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 March 2016, report published 14 April 2016

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Alexandra School is an extremely warm and nurturing community for pupils, staff, parents and carers. The analogy of geese moving together captures and communicates this ethos beautifully and is extended to classes being named after different breeds of geese. This community keeps its pupils safe and happy. Pupils are confident, friendly and independent. Pupils meet the high expectations staff have of achievement and behaviour and are rewarded with 'choosing time' when they do. Pupils work hard in lessons, making strong progress through the curriculum. They are very respectful to staff and support one another. The school tailors its provision effectively to celebrate each pupil's strengths while fully supporting their individual needs. Pupils conduct themselves maturely and sensibly. They understand and follow the six 'golden rules' very well. Pupils listen and respond appropriately in lessons and move around the site safely at breaktimes. They develop their understanding of the world, as well as their confidence and well-being, through a rich and diverse set of experiences. These include visits to museums, parks, arts centres and places of worship, and activities such as choir, swimming, sailing and cycling. The school ensures that pupils are taught to maintain their own safety and well-being. For example, pupils learn about healthy eating, the importance of exercise and how to identify risks when online.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

14 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

99 pupils on roll, with places for 110

Eligible for free school meals42.4%

42.4%, 15.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.4%

38.4%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Alexandra School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Gesher School0.8 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Seva Education0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
John Chilton School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Belvue School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardNot published
Mandeville School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE EDEN ACADEMY
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Perdy Buchanan-Barrow
Address
Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9DX
Local authority
Harrow
URN
140122

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.