Addison Primary School, London
Addison Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 46% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Addison Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Addison Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 97% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Addison Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Addison Primary School as their first choice and 109 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Addison Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Addison Primary School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 100% maths); Flora Gardens Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 82% maths); and Miles Coverdale Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Addison Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolFlora Gardens Primary SchoolLarmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolMiles Coverdale Primary School
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Addison Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).
Who goes there
49% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (29%), Black (17%) and Mixed (17%).
Staffing
Addison Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Shepherd's Bush (Central) Underground Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blythe Road, 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Addison Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Addison Primary School are The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (0.4 miles) and Sacred Heart High School (0.5 miles).
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolSacred Heart High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Addison Primary School excels at building confident, articulate learners who achieve exceptional results in reading, writing and mathematics. The school places inclusion at its heart, with expert support for children with SEND enabling them to thrive alongside their peers. Your child will benefit from caring relationships, clear expectations, and countless opportunities to develop their talents through sports, music, theatre trips and meaningful school roles.
Key Strengths
- Carefully sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from Nursery to Year 6
- Exceptional early reading and writing development with well-trained staff delivering phonics with precision
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND, expertly adapted curriculum helping them learn alongside peers
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and highly positive attitudes to learning throughout the school
- Exceptional music provision and wide variety of enrichment activities and clubs open to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance rates have been higher than local and national averages and current improvement systems are not effective enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, boxing, tennis, music and singing, theatre trips, visits to museums and local historical sites, breakfast club, after-school club, school council, morning helpers, parliament assemblies
Addison Primary School is a welcoming community school where pupils flourish in a caring environment with clear routines and high expectations. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND, and achieves exceptionally well across reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
32.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Addison Primary School
KS2 Newsletter 3rd September 2026
3 Sep 2026
EYFS & KS1 Newsletter 3rd September 2026
3 Sep 2026
Newsletter 21st May 2026 part 2
21 May 2026
Newsletter 21st May 2026
21 May 2026
KS2 Newsletter 16th April 2026
16 Apr 2026
EYFS KS1 Newsletter 26th March 2026
26 Mar 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Addison Primary School.
- Link Chinese Limited St Mary's250m away · Not yet graded
- Boom Sports - FG350m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Larmenier & Sacred Heart W6510m away · Not yet graded
- Solomon Tuition570m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Fantastic860m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps At St James Prep School880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Addison Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Addison Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 189
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 43
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 189 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 43 serious and 146 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
39 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
46%
Available places
193 pupils
420 places
227 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
89
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
25.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,130
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,582
Per pupil
£1550k
Total funding
£98k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
27.3%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Addison Primary School
Questions parents ask about Addison Primary School
What are SATs results like at Addison Primary School?
Of the pupils at Addison Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Addison Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Addison Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Addison Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Addison Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Addison Primary School?
Addison Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 46% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Addison Primary School?
Classes at Addison Primary School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Addison Primary School?
Addison Primary School has around 200 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Addison Primary School?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Addison Primary School in 2024/25. 27.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Addison Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Addison Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Addison Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Addison Primary School: Link Chinese Limited St Mary's (250m away, registered, not yet graded), Boom Sports - FG (350m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Larmenier & Sacred Heart W6 (510m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Addison Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 189 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 43 serious and 146 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 39 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Addison Primary School?
Addison Primary School is at Addison Gardens, Blythe Road, London, W14 0DT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)