Gifford Primary School, Northolt
Gifford Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Northolt. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in Northolt with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Gifford Primary School in detail
Gifford Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to announce that Gifford Primary School and Downe Manor Primary School will formally become a federation on 13th October 2026 , building on the strong foundations of our collaborative partnership. This exciting next chapter reflects our shared commitment to providing an excellent education for every child."
The school runs a breakfast club, from £4.00 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Gifford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Gifford Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 129 families put Gifford Primary School as their first choice and 221 named it as one of their preferences, for 120 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Gifford Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gifford Primary School are Ravenor Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 94% maths); Viking Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Lady Margaret Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 85% maths); and Durdans Park Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Gifford Primary School.
Ravenor Primary SchoolViking Primary SchoolLady Margaret Primary SchoolDurdans Park Primary School
Who goes there
37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 64.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (26%), other ethnic groups (25%) and Black (18%).
In 2026, 135 pupils (14.7%) received SEN support and 59 (6.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Northolt Underground Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elm Tree Close, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gifford Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Gifford Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gifford Primary School are Greenford High School (0.4 miles), Alec Reed Academy (0.6 miles), William Perkin Church of England High School (1.1 miles) and Islip Manor High School (1.1 miles).
Greenford High SchoolAlec Reed AcademyWilliam Perkin Church of England High SchoolIslip Manor 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gifford Primary School excels at combining ambitious academics with enriching experiences that boost confidence and resilience. Teachers connect learning across subjects so pupils develop a rich understanding, reflected in high national test results. The school ensures every child - including those learning English as an additional language and those with SEND - receives the support they need to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Carefully sequenced curriculum that builds deep knowledge across all subjects, with excellent support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on reading and phonics, with tailored support for English language learners
- High-quality enrichment experiences including theatre trips, residential journeys, and the '11 by 11' programme
- Pupils demonstrate mature behaviour, treating each other with kindness and respect
- Excellent leadership that prioritizes both staff well-being and pupil safety
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and the governing body prioritizing pupil safety and creating a culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Watercolour club, sports clubs, VR headset club, forest school, theatrical performances in London's West End, residential journeys, outdoor activities, public speaking exercises, careers guidance
Gifford Primary School is rated Outstanding across all areas. The school creates a culture of high academic aspiration while equally prioritizing pupils' personal development and well-being.
At a Glance
37.6%
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 declined from 84% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
30
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Gifford Primary School
Academic Year 26/27: Gifford Gazette - Issue 2
25 Sep 2026
Climate Champions Get to Work
25 Sep 2026
Uniform Ambassadors
21 Sep 2026
Democracy in Action: Gifford Government Elections
18 Sep 2026
Academic Year 26/27: Gifford Gazette - Issue 1
11 Sep 2026
School Uniform
11 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gifford Primary School.
- Boom Sports - Ravenor760m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gifford 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
- 75
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 67 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 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 Gifford Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
831 pupils
840 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northolt
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northolt
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
135
SEN Support
59
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
917
Total Pupils
462
Boys
455
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
46
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,854
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,834
Per pupil
£6444k
Total funding
£482k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
742
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 Gifford Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gifford Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gifford Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Gifford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gifford Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Gifford Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School?
Gifford Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Gifford Primary School?
Classes at Gifford Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Gifford Primary School?
Gifford Primary School has around 917 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gifford Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Gifford Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gifford Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Gifford Primary School: Boom Sports - Ravenor (760m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Gifford Primary School's term dates?
Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 67 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 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 Gifford Primary School?
Gifford Primary School is at Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU.
Sources: Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)