Harmondsworth Primary School
West Drayton, UB7 0AU · Hillingdon · primary school
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41st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,685 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harmondsworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 the last inspection in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of curriculum breadth?
What Ofsted said about Harmondsworth Primary School
Overview
Harmondsworth Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are "happy and safe" and show "genuine interest in what they are learning." The report highlights a "palpable buzz of learning" supported by a well-planned curriculum and high expectations from adults who foster mutual respect and tolerance.
Strengths
- A "well-planned and sequenced curriculum" enables pupils to build on previous knowledge, particularly in mathematics where vocabulary is "well developed."
- Staff are "well trained to teach phonics" and use assessments to identify and support those falling behind, helping pupils catch up quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included" with needs being "promptly and accurately identified" through strong links with local nurseries.
- Leaders create opportunities for pupils to develop beyond the formal curriculum, including understanding the world of work and engaging in after-school activities.
- Staff workload is manageable as leaders have "simplified some of the processes in school," contributing to staff happiness.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff encourage pupils to use blending skills when practising reading to improve fluency, as inconsistencies currently affect some pupils.
- Leaders should ensure teachers are clear about important subject content to avoid introducing too many new ideas at once, which makes it difficult for pupils to remember what they are learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous checks on staff suitability and clear processes for identifying signs of abuse or neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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