West Drayton Academy
West Drayton, UB7 9EA · Hillingdon · primary school
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16th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 3,211 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Drayton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Culture Club and the 100 Club, play football, and participate in West Drayton's Got Talent and Photographer of the Year. Trips include visits to the Royal Windsor Theatre, PGL, and a Roman Workshop. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 649 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the 100 Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about West Drayton Academy
Overview
West Drayton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils enjoy attending and behave well, supported by a broad and ambitious curriculum. Leaders are committed to ensuring all pupils receive diverse experiences to prepare them for life beyond school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, allowing pupils to ‘make meaningful connections in their learning’ and deepen understanding over time.
- Pupils develop strong leadership skills through roles such as librarians and monitors, and benefit from a programme offering ‘100 experiences and new skills’.
- Communication and interaction are prioritised from early years, with staff modelling ‘ambitious vocabulary’ and supporting pupils to become ‘fluent and independent readers’.
- The programme for pupils’ wider development is ‘excellent’, fostering empathy and maturity through learning about tolerance and protected characteristics.
- The school is ‘well led and managed’, with trustees and governors working effectively to support staff and maintain high standards.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used with precision to check pupils’ understanding, meaning ‘misconceptions are not identified as swiftly as they could be’.
- Some pupils are not secure in earlier learning before moving to complex tasks; the school should ensure teachers use strategies to ‘identify and address gaps in knowledge in a timely way’.
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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