Derwentwater Primary School
London, W3 6SA · Ealing · primary school
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46th 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,986 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Derwentwater Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, Musical Theatre, iRock School of Music, and The Brit Youth Theatre. Sports include football, netball, tag-rugby, cross-country, gymnastics, ballet, multi-sports, and swimming. Arts activities feature school productions, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and a Carol Concert. Trips visit the Natural History Museum, Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Windsor Castle, Kew Gardens, Science Museum, Tate Britain, and The Floating Classroom.
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Derwentwater Primary School
Overview
Derwentwater Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and supported by warm, respectful relationships with staff. Leaders and governors work closely to ensure high standards are maintained, with staff enjoying a positive working culture.
Strengths
- The school provides a "broad and balanced curriculum" that is "well designed and taught in a logical sequence," particularly in subjects like history and mathematics.
- Phonics is taught effectively from the early years, with pupils practising reading books "well matched to the sounds they know," building strong foundations for fluency.
- Staff prioritise pupils’ "emotional well-being and pastoral care," creating a community where pupils are "confident to seek help when needed."
- Attendance and punctuality are closely monitored, with "targeted support for families" helping to maintain attendance in line with national averages.
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum is "well structured and expertly delivered," teaching pupils about fundamental British values and health.
Areas to improve
- The school should support staff to ensure that "pedagogical approaches and teaching activities lead to pupils knowing more and remembering more across the curriculum," addressing instances where misconceptions develop or pacing is inconsistent.
- Systems to check what pupils know in foundation subjects are "in the early stages and are not fully embedded"; the school should continue to embed these to consistently identify and address knowledge gaps.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
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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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