Dormers Wells Primary School, Southall

In its own words: "We aim to help the children to achieve their full potential and to acquire the concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes that will equip them for life in a fast-changing world. We will inspire a love of learning and unlock the potential that lies within all our children, preparing them to be happy, successful and responsible global citizens in the future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Dormers Wells Primary School is part of a mutli-academy trust (Dormers Wells Learning Trust) for 3-11year olds. Pupils experience a nurturing and intellectually challenging environment, in which they feel valued and can learn successfully. At Dormers Wells Primary School, our pupils are at the heart of all we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include coding and STEM.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Dormers Wells Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Dormers Wells Primary School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dormers Wells Primary School are Allenby Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 50% reading, 59% maths); North Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths); Hambrough Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); and Mayfield Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths).

Dormers Wells Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Dormers Wells Primary School is one of 2 schools run by Dormers Wells Learning Trust, an academy trust.

36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 69.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (59%), other ethnic groups (18%) and Black (13%).

The nearest railway station is Southall Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Masefield Avenue, 210 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dormers Wells Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Dormers Wells Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Dormers Wells Primary School are Dormers Wells High School (0.3 miles), Villiers High School (0.6 miles) and The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.9 miles).