Harefield Infant and Junior School
Harefield, UB9 6BJ · Hillingdon · primary school
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32nd of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 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 — 5.9/10 against 2,311 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harefield Infant and Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, 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 (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 444. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Harefield Infant and Junior School
Overview
Harefield Junior School is described as a place where pupils enjoy a "close-knit community" and feel "safe and included." The report highlights a strong culture underpinned by values of "happiness, compassion, respect and teamwork," with pupils displaying "calm and orderly" behaviour and high confidence in their learning.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated "Outstanding," with pupils developing an exceptional understanding of "spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects of life."
- Reading is "prioritised," with "highly trained staff" providing "well-targeted support" that helps pupils make "rapid improvements."
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," supported by a "strong and consistent approach" that helps pupils "regulate their emotions."
- The curriculum in most subjects is "structured in a logical order," enabling pupils to understand "complex knowledge."
- Pupils have "extensive opportunities" to develop talents, including learning a musical instrument and representing the school in sports.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "important knowledge, skills and vocabulary" have not been "precisely identified," leaving some pupils without the "foundational knowledge" needed for complex learning.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not always effective," meaning they are not consistently supported to "know and remember more of the curriculum."
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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