Laurel Lane Primary School
West Drayton, UB7 7TX · Hillingdon · primary school
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54th 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,188 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laurel Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, gymnastics, multi sports, and athletics, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Laurel Lane Primary School
Overview
Laurel Lane Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are happy, safe, and behave well. While leadership, behaviour, and early years provision are rated as good, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in teaching and assessment. The report highlights that while the school has made significant changes recently, pupils do not yet consistently achieve strong outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and enjoy attending” the school, which is praised as “inclusive” with effective systems to keep them safe.
- Behaviour is good, with bullying being “rare” and incidents dealt with “swiftly and effectively.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing “secure social and emotional skills” and being “well prepared for Year 1.”
- Leaders have created a supportive environment where staff are “happy in their work” and feel supported regarding workload.
- Attendance is improving due to close collaboration with families.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used with precision, leading to “gaps” in pupils’ knowledge that hinder their ability to build and deepen learning.
- Some staff lack sufficient subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively, limiting pupil achievement, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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