Blooming Tree Pre Prep School is an independent special school in Acton, Ealing, for children and young people aged 3 to 11.
- Ages 3–11
- 55 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 55 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Ms Aliki Koriki
- Opened
- 13 January 2022
- Council
- Ealing
- School reference (URN)
- 148807
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Ealing council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, February 2026: Exceptional in every area
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingExceptional
- AchievementExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
- SafeguardingMet
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
First Floor, Swarn House, Acton, W3 9BJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Snowflake School Independent · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Twyford Church of England High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 miles
- South Acton Childrens Centre Mainstream + base · Ages 3–5 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
By need in Ealing: Autism (20) · Speech and language (14) · Moderate learning (10) · Severe learning (7) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Hearing (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Vision (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about Blooming Tree Pre Prep School
How do I get a place at Blooming Tree Pre Prep School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Blooming Tree Pre Prep School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Blooming Tree Pre Prep School take?
Aged 3 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Blooming Tree Pre Prep School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Blooming Tree Pre Prep School?
First Floor, Swarn House, Acton, W3 9BJ, in Ealing.
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