Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School, Ruislip
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Ruislip. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 11 schools in Ruislip with published results, and 13,680th of 14,452 across England. It was 47% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School in detail
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 80% in Hillingdon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 67% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School are Whiteheath Junior School (0.3 miles, Good, 95% reading, 96% maths); Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good); Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 83% maths); and Warrender Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School.
Whiteheath Junior SchoolWhiteheath Infant & Nursery SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolWarrender Primary School
What parents say
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (89%).
Who goes there
15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Ruislip, about 910 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard Close, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 120 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School are Bishop Ramsey Church of England School (1.1 miles), The Douay Martyrs Catholic School (1.4 miles), Haydon School (1.5 miles) and Vyners School (1.8 miles).
Bishop Ramsey Church of England SchoolThe Douay Martyrs Catholic SchoolHaydon SchoolVyners 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy school where children thrive in a caring environment. The school excels at teaching reading and developing a genuine love of books from the earliest years. Staff have strong subject knowledge and support all learners well, including those with additional needs, through an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge step by step.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading provision with consistent phonics teaching and high emphasis on reading for pleasure - pupils become fluent and confident readers
- Ambitious curriculum designed to build knowledge progressively, with effective teaching of strong subject knowledge and clear presentation
- Excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, supported by an effective rewards system that motivates pupils
- Well-developed personal development provision centred on school values, with enriching visits and workshops
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with effective adaptations and tailored provision
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always systematically identify and clarify pupils' misunderstandings or ensure they are secure in subject-specific vocabulary, so some pupils do not retain important key knowledge
- School should develop expertise of all teachers to address gaps in understanding and ensure learning is firmly embedded before moving on to new content
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing pupils very well and strong systems in place to keep them safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, sports clubs, gardening club, peer mentors, reading ambassadors, outdoor adventure activities, museum visits, visits to places of worship and cultural interest, police talks, scooter safety workshops, Viking workshop
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils are extremely happy, well-behaved, and benefit from a caring school community with high expectations for all learners.
At a Glance
15.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 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 declined from 67% to 56% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 52% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Whiteheath HA4440m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning - Ruislip650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 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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Your chances of a place at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
199 pupils
420 places
221 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ruislip
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ruislip
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
4,157
Applications
3,222
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
236
Total Pupils
116
Boys
120
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,681
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,909
Per pupil
£1306k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
18.1%
Persistent absence
182
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
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 56% reached the expected standard in reading and 52% did so in maths.
What is Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 47% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Classes at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School has around 236 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 18.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE 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 Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ Whiteheath HA4 (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and First Class Learning - Ruislip (650m 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 Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School?
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School is at Southcote Rise, Ruislip, HA4 7LW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)