Coston Primary School, Greenford
Coston Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Greenford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 10 schools in Greenford with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Coston Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Coston Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Coston Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Coston Primary School as their first choice and 118 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Coston Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Coston Primary School are The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 97% maths); Oldfield Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths); Stanhope Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths); and Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 75% maths).
Coston Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary SchoolOldfield Primary SchoolStanhope Primary SchoolOur Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Coston Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 77.1% 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 (33%), Asian (17%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 48 (11.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Coston Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and moderate learning difficulties: 36 places, 36 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Greenford Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farndale Crescent, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 345 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Ealing (586).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Coston Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Coston Primary School are William Perkin Church of England High School (0.3 miles), The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.6 miles), Brentside High School (0.7 miles) and Greenford High School (0.8 miles).
William Perkin Church of England High SchoolThe Cardinal Wiseman Catholic SchoolBrentside High SchoolGreenford 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Coston Primary School is an inclusive, welcoming place where your child will feel safe and well cared for. Reading and phonics teaching is particularly strong, and most pupils achieve well in English and mathematics. The school offers enriching experiences like field trips and leadership roles that help develop children as whole people.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships and safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel heard and well looked after
- Effective phonics teaching with good reading outcomes despite many pupils starting with low attainment
- Well-designed curriculum for pupils with autism in the resourced provision, with skilled support
- Significant improvement in attendance now in line with national averages
- Enriching experiences including field trips, museum visits, and leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack secure subject knowledge, leading to unclear explanations in certain subjects
- Pupils' vocabulary is not always developed well enough, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Assessment systems are not consistently implemented, so some pupils' misconceptions are not quickly identified and addressed
- Curriculum in some subjects beyond English and mathematics is not as well established
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with warm relationships and clear systems in place that keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, subject ambassadors, eco-heroes, field trips in local area, museum visits
Coston Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning and relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. The school has taken effective action to maintain good standards and is making improvements to curriculum quality.
At a Glance
38.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 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 improved from 65% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 59% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Coston Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Coston Primary School.
- Greenford Community Centre Summer Playscheme260m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Greenford260m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Greenford740m away · Not yet graded
- Boom Sports - Ravenor990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Coston Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Coston Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Coston Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 101
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 91 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 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 Coston Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
421 pupils
409 places
12 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Greenford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Greenford
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
48
EHC Plans
20.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Coston Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and moderate learning difficulties: 36 places, 36 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
432
Total Pupils
232
Boys
200
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,441
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,632
Per pupil
£3090k
Total funding
£227k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
15.9%
Persistent absence
396
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
Questions parents ask about Coston Primary School
What are SATs results like at Coston Primary School?
Of the pupils at Coston Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Coston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coston Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Coston Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Coston Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Coston Primary School?
Coston Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Coston Primary School?
Classes at Coston Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Coston Primary School?
Coston Primary School has around 432 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Coston Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Coston Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and moderate learning difficulties: 36 places, 36 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Coston Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Coston Primary School in 2024/25. 15.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Coston Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Coston 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 Coston Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Coston Primary School: Greenford Community Centre Summer Playscheme (260m away, registered, not yet graded), First Class Learning Greenford (260m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kumon Greenford (740m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Coston Primary School's term dates?
Coston Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Coston Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 91 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Coston Primary School?
Coston Primary School is at Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9JU.
Sources: Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)