Green Dragon Primary School
Brentford, TW8 0BJ · Hounslow · primary school
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37th of 45 primary schools in Hounslow we can score, 50 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 — 5.4/10 against 1,740 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Green Dragon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join board games and gardening clubs, participate in multi-sports and Street Dance, and visit Osmington Bay. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 to bridge the gap between the 60.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Green Dragon Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as ‘happy and kept safe’ at this ‘welcoming school’, where leaders foster an inclusive environment. The report highlights an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is generally well-planned, resulting in pupils who are ‘polite and respectful’ and proud of their school. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with particular praise for the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum where ‘the most important knowledge’ is identified and broken into steps, helping pupils ‘learn and remember more’ in subjects like art and mathematics.
- Reading is ‘prioritised’, with a new phonics programme ensuring Reception children acquire initial sounds early and pupils read with ‘fluency and confidence’.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, using trained support staff to ‘repeat and reinforce subject-related vocabulary’.
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, knowing what bullying is and trusting adults to resolve concerns; they are ‘sensitive’ when exploring emotions and relationships.
- Leaders provide a ‘range of visits and workshops’, with parents appreciating that staff ‘go the extra mile’ to support families.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, leaders have not been explicit in identifying key knowledge, meaning pupils can ‘struggle with more complex learning’.
- Teachers do not ‘routinely check that pupils know and remember key concepts’ in these subjects, allowing misconceptions to persist before moving on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving up-to-date training and working closely with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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