Harmondsworth Primary School, West Drayton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring village-style school where staff know every child well and pupils feel safe and trusted. The school has made real improvements in teaching phonics and mathematics since the last inspection, with pupils now making good progress. Pupils are encouraged to be creative, respectful of others, and to think about important ideas - all supported by friendly, available staff.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership that has successfully tackled previous recommendations and improved phonics and mathematics teaching
- Safe, secure school environment with rigorous safeguarding procedures and well-trained staff
- Good progress for all pupils including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Pupils show respect for different beliefs and backgrounds with British values embedded throughout the curriculum
- Excellent relationships between school and parents, with high satisfaction rates
Areas for Improvement
- Improve communication with parents about support being provided for children with additional needs and specific concerns
- Ensure parents with children requiring additional support are given clearer explanations of what the school is doing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has rigorous safeguarding arrangements with detailed records, stringent checks on all adults, tight referral procedures, and comprehensive staff training including recognition of female genital mutilation and radicalisation risks.
Extracurricular Activities
Additional sports programmes funded through government primary sports funding
Harmondsworth Primary School continues to be a good school with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality since the last inspection in 2012. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils make good progress across key subjects.
At a Glance
25.7%
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 improved from 64% to 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 68% to 77%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
213 pupils
230 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Drayton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Drayton
Admissions Demand - Hillingdon
Places available
4,230
Applications
3,462
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hillingdon (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.16192%
Overall absence
10.97561%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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