Heathrow Primary School
West Drayton, UB7 0JQ · Hillingdon · primary school
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13th 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,537 of them, against 8.0/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heathrow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Oxford, Willows Farm, Windsor Castle, Kew Gardens and the London Eye. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Heathrow Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend this school” and benefit from “strong” relationships with staff and families. Leaders maintain “high” academic expectations, resulting in pupils who “achieve well” and are “happy, polite, and enthusiastic.” The school fosters a positive community where pupils “love learning” and engage in opportunities to develop leadership and responsibility.
Strengths
- Younger pupils “learn phonics quickly” with teachers providing swift support for those falling behind.
- “Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive” due to swift identification and specialist help.
- Pupils “learn to respect and value other faiths and cultures” and enjoy extensive clubs and visits.
- Staff are “well supported by leaders” who are “considerate of their workload.”
- Parents praise the school and benefit from close collaboration with leaders to support learning at home.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not securely identified key knowledge, and teachers’ subject knowledge is “not as routinely strong,” leading to work that is sometimes “too difficult or not focused.”
- Leaders and the governing body lack a “full understanding of limitations in curriculum planning” in some subjects, meaning they are not effectively held to account for improvement actions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff well trained to spot risks and leaders working closely with external agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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.
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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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