Bourne Primary School, Ruislip

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~578m)Possible (~825m)Unlikely (~1.1km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Michelle Green
Pupils:203 / 250 capacity
LA:Hillingdon
Phone:01895462359
Address:Cedar Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6UJ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 20 January 2026View full report
URN:102368
UKPRN:10080035
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Bourne Primary School excels at helping all children achieve highly, with outcomes typically above national average by Year 6. The school puts kindness at its heart, with warm relationships between staff and pupils creating a happy, inclusive environment where every child feels valued. Leaders have thoughtfully developed the curriculum to celebrate diversity and build reading enthusiasm, while providing excellent support for children with additional needs.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve very well, especially in key stage 2, with outcomes typically above national average
  • Phonics teaching is consistent and reading is prioritised throughout the school
  • Staff relationships with pupils are positive, leading to good behaviour and attitudes to learning
  • Leaders have carefully developed the curriculum to reflect the school's diverse community
  • Safeguarding culture is open and positive, with all legal requirements met

Areas for Improvement

  • Writing and oracy teaching needs to be more consistent, particularly from the early years
  • Enrichment opportunities and clubs for disadvantaged pupils need better tracking and monitoring
  • Links between early years activities and wider world learning could be sharper
  • Some pupils who miss lessons or attend interventions don't consistently receive key knowledge upon return

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Football, choir, gymnastics, swimming, outdoor activities, writing to Second World War veterans

Bourne Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils achieve highly, typically above national averages by the end of Year 6. Leaders have a clear vision for the school and pupils feel safe, valued and part of a strong community.

At a Glance

19.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+20ppMaths+14ppWriting+4pp

Reading has improved from 66% to 86%. Maths has improved from 79% to 93%. Writing has improved from 86% to 90%.

Class Sizes

26.9

Avg class size

29.3

Infant (KS1)

26.8

KS2

8

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

South Ruislip Station (Entrance)
516m · 8 min walk
South Ruislip Rail Station
579m · 9 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

South Ruislip Underground Station
562m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Polish Air Force Memorial (Stop F)
415m · 7 min walk
South Ruislip Station (Stop WB)
483m · 8 min walk
Station Approach (Stop D)
574m · 9 min walk
Civic Way (Stop P)
650m · 11 min walk
Station Approach / South Ruislip Stn (Stop C)
666m · 11 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

81%

Available places

203 pupils

250 capacity

47 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Ruislip

Low pressure
New homes approved:595
Projected new pupils:149

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ruislip

Admissions Demand - Hillingdon

Low demand0.82x oversubscription

Places available

4,230

Applications

3,462

Got 1st preference

91.6%

Got preferred school

98.7%

Primary admissions across Hillingdon (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

20 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
20 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
11 January 2022

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.65897%

Overall absence

16%

Persistent absence

175

Enrolments

Authorised3.88679%
Unauthorised1.77218%
Persistent (10%+)16%
Severe (50%+)1.71429%

Absence trend

5.00484%
18/19
3.70114%
20/21
6.61542%
21/22
6.08506%
22/23
5.39669%
23/24
5.65897%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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