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Featherstone Primary and Nursery School

Southall, UB2 5JT · Ealing · primary school

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary
6.0/10 Broadly average

31st 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,443 of them, against 4.0/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 63.0 · 46 40% 1.85
Ofsted 96 35% 3.37
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 3.0 · 29 25% 0.73

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Featherstone Primary and Nursery School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

A breakfast club is available for pupils.

Getting in

The published school roll is 673 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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

Since the higher standard attainment is 3.0% compared to the national 7%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for early arrivals?

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What Ofsted said about Featherstone Primary and Nursery School

Inspection report dated 13 June 2024

Overview

Featherstone Primary and Nursery School is described as an "inspirational school" where pupils "love attending" and feel part of the ‘Featherstone family’. The report highlights a culture of "high aspirations and continual improvement" driven by dedicated staff and effective leadership, resulting in an outstanding educational experience for all pupils.

Strengths

  • The school provides an "ambitious curriculum" where knowledge is clearly identified and built cumulatively, ensuring pupils produce "work of high quality across the curriculum".
  • Reading is central to provision, with expert staff ensuring children become "confident readers" through precise phonics modelling and well-matched books.
  • Personal development is "impressive", with pupils learning to articulate feelings, care for their well-being, and understand healthy relationships.
  • Early years provision is outstanding, with highly skilled staff designing activities that match children’s needs, helping them "thrive" and become "eager learners".
  • Staff are well supported, with leaders taking steps to manage workload and support well-being, fostering a positive environment where everyone is "proud to be a part of this exceptional school".

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
63%
2024/25
Higher standard
3%
2024/25
Demand
×1.01
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
29%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

63% 2022/23
66% 2023/24
63% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Featherstone Primary and Nursery School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2363%
2023/2466%
2024/2563%
England64%

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.

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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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