School insights
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SEND
The school's vision is to be a centre of excellence for pupils with special educational needs and help them fulfil their adult-life potential.
“Our Vision - "To be a centre of excellence for students with special educational needs to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential in all aspects of their adult lives"”
The page directs families to the local authority's Local Offer for further service information.
“For further information about the services provider by the Local Authority please refer to the Local Offer available at [https://www.ealingfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/ealing/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0](https://www.ealingfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/ealing/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0)”
Pastoral
Mrs K Waterton, Deputy Head, is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
“The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs K Waterton (Deputy Head).”
The school commits to the highest possible safeguarding standards and safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
“Belvue School is committed to upholding the highest possible safeguarding standards and follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.”
Subject strengths
The school highlights achievements in creative arts, sports and vocational pathways alongside social and emotional growth.
“We are incredibly proud of all our young people and the wide range of achievements they make, whether in creative arts, sports, vocational pathways, or through their social and emotional growth.”
Class size
Learning is supported in small groups, pairs or individually when required.
“All work is adapted to meet the needs of individual pupils and classes are staffed to support delivery of learning within lessons in small groups, pairs or individually as required.”
Belvue describes itself as a small, close-knit school community.
“As a small and close-knit community, we take great pride in truly knowing our young people as individuals.”
Enrichment
Key Stage 4 students receive six weekly Enrichment Pathways lessons supporting social development, creativity and lifelong interests.
“At Key Stage 4 we include our Enrichment Pathways for 6 lessons a week where students are grouped differently to their normal class groupings to support social development and promote creativity and lifelong interests.”
Horticulture and woodland crafts provide outdoor, nature-connected activities that support emotional wellbeing.
“Horticulture and woodland crafts, in particular, also support emotional wellbeing by giving students opportunities to connect with nature, manage stress and experience calm, purposeful activity outdoors.”
Ethos
The school motto emphasizes learning as a community.
“Our school motto is "A community learning together"”
The school's inclusive approach values individual strengths and uses varied enrichment to help every student develop and thrive.
“Above all, learning outside the classroom reflects our commitment to inclusive education — one that values every child’s strengths and supports their individual journey. By providing varied and enriching experiences, we ensure that all our students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.”
Sixth form
Skills Builder is central to Post-16 and focuses on work skills, independence, adulthood preparation, community learning, independent living, and personal development.
“At Post-16, Skill Builder is a vital component of the curriculum, reflecting the increased focus on work skills, independence, and preparation for adulthood. We continue to develop and strengthen the Core Skills that equip our pupils for life beyond school. These skills are embedded in every aspect of the Post-16 experience — from employability and community learning to independent living and personal development.”
The Post-16 curriculum combines core subjects with enrichment and vocational courses tailored to pupils' interests and career goals.
“Our Post 16 curriculum combines core subjects such as English, Maths, Physical Education, and Relationships and Sex Education with a broad range of enrichment activities and vocational courses tailored to individual interests and career goals.”
Admissions
Places are offered subject to EHCP-based needs assessment, compatibility, and availability.
“The school team will assess whether the needs of the young person are can be met by the school and if considered compatible a place can be offered if and when a vacancy is available.”
Belvue Key Stage 4 pupils are automatically eligible, while external applicants are welcomed if they have an EHC Plan.
“Pupils progressing from Belvue High School at the end of Key Stage 4 are automatically eligible for a place, and we also warmly welcome applications from pupils at other schools—both within Ealing and beyond—who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.”
Destinations
The curriculum aims to prepare students for adulthood, community participation and, where possible, employment.
“Our aim is for students who attend Belvue to develop transferable skills that will prepare them for adulthood. We want them to become confident, happy young adults who can access the wider community when they leave us and, where possible, enter the world of work.”
Results
The school publishes Key Stage 4 and 5 exam results for 2024-25 and 2023-24, plus Key Stage 5 results for 2021-2022.
“Key Stage 4 and 5 Exam Results 2024-25”
The school publishes Key Stage 4 and 5 exam results for 2023-24.
“Key Stage 4 and 5 Exam Results 2023-24”
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