John Betts Primary School
London, W6 0UA · Hammersmith and Fulham · primary school
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14th of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score, 36 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 — 10.0/10 against 3,708 of them, against 10.0/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 41% | 4.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 99 | 26% | 2.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Betts Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 36.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. 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 (10.0 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join breakfast and enrichment clubs, attend Sports Day and football camps, and participate in Arts Week, JB's Got Talent, and the Dramatic Dreams summer camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the summer camps?
What Ofsted said about John Betts Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy place to come to school” where pupils thrive in a “friendly atmosphere” underpinned by values of “kindness, integrity, resilience, perseverance and courage”. Leaders and governors maintain “high expectations” and provide a “broad and balanced curriculum” that prepares pupils to be “responsible citizens”. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective, with strong community engagement and a focus on pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils are “articulate and confident”, demonstrating “enthusiasm and positive attitudes towards their learning” in a “calm, orderly environment”.
- Reading is “prioritised across the school” through a new phonics programme, ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to access the “same curriculum as their peers” through adapted activities.
- Governors provide “rigorous support and challenge”, while leaders ensure staff well-being is a priority to avoid “unnecessary assessment” workload.
- The curriculum is enhanced by “rich experiences beyond the curriculum”, including educational visits and a wide range of extra-curricular clubs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to “develop and embed all areas of the curriculum” so that pupils consistently build on key knowledge, particularly in subjects like music where recall is currently inconsistent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with leaders being “ever vigilant” and staff trained to spot signs that a pupil may need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 96% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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