Horsenden Primary School
Greenford, UB6 0PB · Ealing · primary school
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30th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 3,685 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horsenden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, Eco Warriors, Junior Travel Ambassadors, Play Leaders, Reading Ambassadors, Rights Rangers, and School Council. Sports options include elite swimming, elite waterpolo, football, multi-sports, tennis, and dodge ball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 655 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the elite swimming or waterpolo squads?
What Ofsted said about Horsenden Primary School
Overview
Horsenden Primary School is described as a “vibrant and friendly place” where pupils are “safe and happy.” The report highlights a “broad and stimulating” curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and governors share “high ambitions” for the school, maintaining effective oversight and a clear focus on improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning” and behave well, with bullying being “rare.”
- Teachers have “secure subject knowledge” and present information clearly, helping pupils access the curriculum successfully.
- Reading is a priority from early years, with comprehensive phonics training ensuring pupils develop the skills to “read fluently.”
- Staff identify SEND needs “precisely” and make helpful adaptations, allowing these pupils to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of opportunities” for wider development, such as taking on responsibilities like anti-bullying ambassadors.
Areas to improve
- The ambitious curriculum is “not firmly embedded” in a few subjects, meaning some pupils do not secure the same depth of knowledge.
- The school should continue to implement plans to embed the curriculum fully, providing required staff training and checking the impact of actions taken.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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