Dairy Meadow Primary School
Southall, UB2 4RP · Ealing · primary school
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15th of 57 primary schools in Ealing we can score, 65 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 2,305 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dairy Meadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in tenpin bowling, a girls' football league, and boys' football competitions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 337 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Dairy Meadow Primary School
Overview
Dairy Meadow Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are well looked after and behave very well. The curriculum is well thought out, with high expectations leading to strong achievement in mathematics, early reading, and writing.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and respond to their needs promptly, with pupils feeling confident to share concerns via ‘message boxes’ or ‘the space’ for counselling.
- The curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge over time, particularly in early years and reading.
- Pupils achieve highly in mathematics, early reading, and writing, with a genuine love of reading fostered through daily adult-led sessions.
- Pupils engage in numerous enrichment activities, including community projects, sports tournaments, and links with local institutions for music and science.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and supported effectively through prompt assessment and curriculum adaptations.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teaching does not consistently ensure pupils have a secure understanding of foundational knowledge before introducing new ideas.
- Pupils’ understanding of subject-specific vocabulary is not always secure or accurate, hindering their recall of key concepts in subjects like history and geography.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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