John Locke Academy
Uxbridge, UB10 0FW · Hillingdon · primary school
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4th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,930 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
John Locke Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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 (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, Spanish, recorder, and gardening clubs, or take part in multi-sports skills, football, judo, and street dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 674 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about John Locke Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that John Locke Academy remains an outstanding school, though inspectors noted that a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The report describes a "safe and happy environment" where pupils are "flourishing" and "looked after well." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in strong pupil achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics, within a supportive and multicultural community.
Strengths
- Pupils are "articulate, confident, and considerate," adhering to values of "kind words, kind hands, kind heart" and maintaining positive relationships.
- The curriculum is "well-organised" and "ambitious," allowing pupils to build effectively on prior learning, with particularly strong provision in early reading and phonics.
- Staff "promptly identify and support the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities," ensuring they learn the curriculum well.
- The school actively engages with the local community, helping pupils "engage in their local community" through initiatives like supporting foodbanks and visiting historical sites.
- Trust officers provide "advice and purposeful challenge," while staff value the training opportunities and approachable leadership.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, "significant knowledge for pupils has not been clearly defined," requiring leaders to refine curriculum thinking to ensure learning intentions are explicit.
- Pupils’ understanding of "subject-specific vocabulary is not as secure and accurate as it should be," necessitating better support to ensure deep retention of intended content.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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