Durdans Park Primary School, Southall
Durdans Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Southall. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 18 schools in Southall with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Durdans Park Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Durdans Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Durdans Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Durdans Park Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 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 Durdans Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Durdans Park Primary School are Lady Margaret Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 85% maths); Allenby Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 50% reading, 59% maths); Tudor Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 96% maths); and North Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths).
Durdans Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Lady Margaret Primary SchoolAllenby Primary SchoolTudor Primary SchoolNorth Primary School
Who goes there
15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 90.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (74%), other ethnic groups (13%) and Black (6%).
Staffing
Durdans Park Primary School had 24 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southall Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ascot Gardens, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Durdans Park Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Durdans Park Primary School are Dormers Wells High School (0.5 miles), Greenford High School (0.6 miles), Villiers High School (1 mile) and Barnhill Community High School (1.1 miles).
Dormers Wells High SchoolGreenford High SchoolVilliers High SchoolBarnhill Community High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Durdan's Park creates a happy, caring environment where children work hard and develop strong values. The school has an ambitious, well-planned curriculum that brings learning to life through workshops and enrichment activities. Staff support all pupils, including those with additional needs, to achieve their full potential.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed, broad curriculum that increases knowledge logically from early years to Year 6 with identified key skills and vocabulary
- Strong phonics programme with consistent approaches and daily support for pupils who struggle with reading
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND who access the full curriculum and progress successfully
- Rich range of carefully selected core texts that expose pupils to diverse authors and promote reading for pleasure
- High-quality enrichment opportunities including film-making, music tuition, sports clubs, and cultural events
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some subjects does not routinely reinforce key knowledge or check how well pupils have retained what they have learned
- Some pupils find it hard to readily remember what they have been taught
- Need for more consistent opportunities for pupils to retrieve prior learning and demonstrate their understanding across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe, knowing who to talk to about worries, and experiencing a school where bullying is not tolerated.
Extracurricular Activities
Film-making with screenings at The British Film Institute, music tuition, football, basketball, cricket, karate clubs, assemblies focusing on faiths and cultures, performances at The Royal Albert Hall, Windrush generation project
Durdan's Park Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, work hard, and benefit from a well-designed curriculum based around five themes linked to important social and environmental issues. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and provides a range of enriching opportunities beyond the classroom.
At a Glance
15.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Durdans Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Durdans Park Primary School.
- EXCEL Learning CIC610m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Durdans Park 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Durdans Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Durdans Park 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
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 28 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
358 pupils
420 places
62 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southall
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
417
Total Pupils
225
Boys
192
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,965
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,285
Per pupil
£2411k
Total funding
£106k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
343
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 Durdans Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Durdans Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Durdans Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Durdans Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Durdans Park Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Durdans Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Durdans Park 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 Durdans Park Primary School?
Durdans Park Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Durdans Park Primary School?
Classes at Durdans Park Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Durdans Park Primary School?
Durdans Park Primary School has around 417 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Durdans Park Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Durdans Park Primary School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Durdans Park Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Durdans Park 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 Durdans Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Durdans Park Primary School: EXCEL Learning CIC (610m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Durdans Park Primary School's term dates?
Durdans Park 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 Durdans Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 28 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Durdans Park Primary School?
Durdans Park Primary School is at King George's Drive, Off Lady Margaret Road, Southall, UB1 2PQ.
Sources: Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)