Harefield Infant School has closed (Monday 6 April 2026).
It merged with another school.
Harefield Infant School, Harefield
Harefield Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Harefield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. It was 49% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Harefield Infant School in detail
Getting a place at Harefield Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Harefield Infant School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 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 Harefield Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Harefield Infant School are Harefield Infant and Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 81% maths); Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 89% maths); Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy (1.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, 76% reading, 64% maths).
Harefield Infant and Junior SchoolMaple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolDenham Green E-ACT Primary AcademySt Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School
Who goes there
25.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Mixed (12%) and other ethnic groups (8%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (17.7%) received SEN support and 4 (2.5%) 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.
Staffing
Harefield Infant School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Denham Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harefield Library (->e), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 38 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Harefield Infant School issued 2 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: 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); 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Harefield Infant School excels at helping children settle quickly and building a genuinely happy school community where pupils want to come. Reading is a real strength, with all children receiving phonics teaching matched to their level and access to a newly refurbished library. Staff focus on children's emotional well-being and character development, teaching them to be kind, respectful, and confident in speaking up.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading with effective phonics teaching from Reception onwards - pupils receive well-matched books and extra support where needed
- Caring, nurturing staff who form professional relationships with children and teach the importance of kindness and respect from the early years
- Broad curriculum well-sequenced so pupils build knowledge cumulatively as they move through school
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs, who learn alongside their peers
- Well-organized playground with varied activities that keep pupils highly engaged during breaks
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, leaders have not clearly identified essential knowledge that early years children need to learn, leaving some Year 1 pupils less well-prepared
- Teachers' checks on what pupils remember do not always pinpoint specific gaps or misconceptions, meaning missed knowledge is not always addressed effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff have appropriate training, leaders work closely with external partners, form appropriate relationships with other agencies, and keep vigilant records of concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits linked to curriculum topics, school council, local community involvement including cemetery visits for remembrance
Harefield Infant School continues to be a good school where children settle quickly and benefit from caring, nurturing relationships with staff. The school provides a broad curriculum with strong emphasis on reading, and maintains a lively, happy atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning and coming to school.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Harefield Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Harefield Infant School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Harefield Infant School UB9At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Harefield Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Harefield Infant School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Harefield Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
133 pupils
270 places
137 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harefield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harefield
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
4,157
Applications
3,222
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
158
Total Pupils
88
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
12.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,265
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,732
Per pupil
£990k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
18.2%
Persistent absence
99
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Harefield Infant School
What is Harefield Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Harefield Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Harefield Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Harefield Infant School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Harefield Infant School?
Harefield Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 49% of its 270 places.
How big are the classes at Harefield Infant School?
Classes at Harefield Infant School average 19.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Harefield Infant School?
Harefield Infant School has around 158 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Harefield Infant School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Harefield Infant School in 2024/25. 18.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Harefield Infant School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Harefield Infant 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 Harefield Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Harefield Infant School UB9 (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Harefield Infant School?
Harefield Infant School is at High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BT.