Gifford Primary School
Northolt, UB5 6BU · Ealing · primary school
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11th 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 — 8.5/10 against 1,740 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gifford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 917 pupils against a stated capacity of 944. 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
With 27 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Gifford Primary School
Overview
Gifford Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where “a culture of high academic aspiration and a shared drive for success permeates the school,” resulting in pupils who are happy, respectful, and eager to learn.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “sequenced from the early years onwards with clear precision,” ensuring pupils build a “deep and rich body of knowledge.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “strong support” through “effective adaptations” to teaching and resources.
- There is a “consistent approach to teaching phonics,” with tailored help ensuring pupils, including those learning English as an additional language, become “fluent readers swiftly.”
- Behaviour is exemplary; pupils “treat each other with great care, kindness and respect” and behave “maturely.”
- Personal development is prioritised through enrichment programmes like ‘11 by 11’, which includes “expressive arts activities, public speaking exercises and careers guidance.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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