Allenby Primary School, Southall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Allenby Primary School excels at helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds make real progress in their learning. The headteacher and staff create a caring, orderly school where behaviour is good and pupils feel safe. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils who need extra help, including those learning English as an additional language and children with special needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from low starting points to reach average attainment by end of Key Stage 2, with most able pupils exceeding national standards
- Strong behaviour and safety culture with above-average attendance that is improving
- Excellent support for vulnerable learners including those with special needs, English as additional language, and disadvantaged pupils
- Well-led specialist resource provision for autistic pupils and those with severe learning difficulties
- Robust systems for tracking progress with carefully targeted support for at-risk pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not yet outstanding - some least able pupils do not have enough time to complete or review their work
- Early Years pupils do not always have enough opportunities to talk about their learning during adult-led activities
- Not all pupils across classes make rapid and sustained progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is good, with high-quality risk assessments of the site regularly undertaken and pupils confirming they feel safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
sports clubs, enrichment activities, learning council, school council, interpreter roles
Allenby Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well from significantly low starting points, reaching average standards by the end of Key Stage 2. The headteacher has fostered a culture of ambition and drive that is reflected in good behaviour, safety, and strong personal development across the school.
At a Glance
43.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 50%. Maths has declined from 86% to 59%. Writing has declined from 86% to 71%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
253 pupils
270 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southall
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southall
Admissions Demand - Ealing
Places available
4,125
Applications
3,570
Got 1st preference
88.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Ealing (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.12694%
Overall absence
15.53398%
Persistent absence
206
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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