Phoenix Arch School
Community special school in London (Brent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our vision is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates equality and diversity. So that all children can enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.
We provide a personalised curriculum that enables children to develop the key skills they need to thrive as independent young adults, enabling them to lead happy and fulfilled lives and to be the best that they can be.
Friendship, Courage, Determination, Respect, Inspiration, Excellence and Equality Welcome to Phoenix Arch School, a dedicated community that celebrates the unique strengths and talents of children with autism. Together with families, carers, staff, therapists and governors, we strive to create an environment where every pupil feels understood, valued, and supported to thrive.
Our school is a safe and nurturing space where pupils are encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and academically at their own pace. We are proud to provide a tailored curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our children, combining creativity, structure, and aspiration to foster a love for learning and the skills needed for lifelong independence.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Gardening
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 101581
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Brent
- Constituency
- Brent East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adit Mehta | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Saloni Kirshnan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Hull | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Cara Conquest | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Ana Del Valle Andres | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Meeta Shamji | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Falguni Mehta | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record