Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
London, W14 9PA · Hammersmith and Fulham · primary school
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26th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 179 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 261. 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 maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Normand Croft Community School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school remains a “diverse and inclusive” environment where pupils are “happy and safe” and behave well, allowing them to “work hard” and “enjoy learning.” Leaders and governors provide effective support, ensuring high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging” and “sequenced coherently,” helping pupils become “curious, independent and confident learners.”
- Reading is a “high priority,” with a “well structured” approach where staff deliver phonics effectively and quickly support those falling behind.
- The school provides “exceptionally well” for personal development through a “broad offer” of clubs, visits, and leadership opportunities like the school council.
- Staff build “nurturing relationships” with pupils, and the school is “considerate of the workload and well-being of staff.”
- Attendance rates have improved following “effective action to support families” and new procedures.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” teaching provides fewer opportunities for pupils to “reinforce their knowledge and go over prior learning,” making recall “less secure than it could be.” The school should ensure teaching in these areas better supports knowledge retention.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 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
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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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