Perivale Primary School
Greenford, UB6 7AP · Ealing · primary school
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35th 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,363 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Perivale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. 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 (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Perivale Parliament, Healthy Eating Ambassadors, Playground Leaders, Wellbeing Warriors, and Travel Explorers. Trips include visits to the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Tower of London, Kew Gardens, National Gallery, and Odds Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Perivale Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Perivale Primary School remains ‘outstanding’, though inspectors noted that a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school has undergone significant leadership and curriculum changes since 2022, with staff morale described as ‘high’ and governors providing effective challenge and support. While pupils are ‘polite’, ‘happy’, and ‘kept safe’, the full implementation of the revised curriculum is ‘in the early stages’ and ‘not yet firmly embedded’, leading to some gaps in learning.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy learning’ and demonstrate positive relationships shaped by school values such as being ‘resilient, respectful, curious, inclusive and aiming high’.
- There is a ‘highly inclusive culture’ where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘quickly and accurately identified’ and receive ‘skilful adaptations’ to access the curriculum.
- Mathematics and computing are well-implemented, with pupils developing ‘secure mathematical vocabulary’ and applying ‘increasingly complex coding skills’.
- Leaders provide a ‘wide range of opportunities’ for pupil contribution, including roles as ‘well-being warriors’ and participation in enrichment activities like museum visits.
- The school has achieved ‘considerable recent success in improving attendance’ and reducing persistent absence.
Areas to improve
- Ensure consistent implementation of the phonics and early reading curriculum, as ‘weaker readers... do not benefit from a consistent approach’ and some staff lack sufficient expertise.
- Refine and embed the curriculum in subjects that are at an ‘early stage of implementation’ to ensure pupils develop ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that delivery matches leaders’ intentions.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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