Gifford Primary School, Northolt
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming and inclusive school where all children thrive. Teachers have high expectations and create a calm learning environment where pupils are keen to learn and show exemplary behaviour towards one another. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils who need extra help, including those learning English as a new language and those with special educational needs.
Key Strengths
- Consistently good teaching with many examples of outstanding practice, with work well-matched to pupils' individual needs
- Rapid progress in English and mathematics, with attainment at least average by end of Key Stage 2
- Exceptional support for disadvantaged pupils, including those eligible for pupil premium who make rapid and sustained progress
- Excellent behaviour and safety, with pupils described as exemplary and polite
- Strong progress for pupils learning English as an additional language and those with hearing impairment
Areas for Improvement
- Not all pupils are given consistent opportunities to respond to marking by improving their work and correcting mistakes
- Quality of sign language interpretation for technical vocabulary could be more accurate for hearing-impaired pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with excellent arrangements in place to ensure pupils are safe at all times, and the school rigorously follows up any behaviour incidents.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, visits, wide variety of themes and activities
Gifford Primary School is an outstanding school that has improved rapidly since the last inspection. Standards have risen significantly in English and mathematics, with pupils making exceptional progress from their starting points.
At a Glance
39.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 80%. Maths has declined from 87% to 83%. Writing has declined from 85% to 80%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
28
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
917 pupils
944 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northolt
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northolt
Admissions Demand - Ealing
Places available
4,125
Applications
3,570
Got 1st preference
88.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Ealing (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.33544%
Overall absence
12.66846%
Persistent absence
742
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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