Harmondsworth Primary School, West Drayton
Harmondsworth Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in West Drayton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in West Drayton with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- 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 Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Harmondsworth Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Harmondsworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 80% in Hillingdon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 64% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Harmondsworth Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Harmondsworth Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Harmondsworth Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Harmondsworth Primary School are St Martin's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 74% maths); Heathrow Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 89% reading, 96% maths); Laurel Lane Primary School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 54% reading, 42% maths); and Cherry Lane Primary School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 59% maths).
Harmondsworth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolHeathrow Primary SchoolLaurel Lane Primary SchoolCherry Lane Primary School
Who goes there
40.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (34%), Mixed (32%) and Asian (22%).
In 2026, 74 pupils (34.7%) received SEN support and 9 (4.2%) 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 railway station is Heathrow Terminal 5, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Candover Close, 260 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harmondsworth Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 122 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256).
Suspensions and exclusions
Harmondsworth Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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
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 January 2012, 14 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 June 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children are genuinely happy and keen to learn. The school excels at teaching reading from the earliest stages and has a thoughtfully organised curriculum that helps pupils build their understanding across all subjects. Staff are highly supportive of pupils with additional needs, and the school offers plenty of enrichment activities beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with early identification and support for pupils falling behind in reading
- Well-organised, ambitious curriculum across subjects with pupils building on previous learning
- Excellent inclusion of pupils with SEND through early identification and specialist support
- Kind, respectful pupils with high standards of behaviour and mutual respect
- Wide range of after-school activities and opportunities for pupils to learn about the world of work
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how pupils are supported to practise blending sounds, which affects reading fluency
- Teachers sometimes introduce too much new information at once, making it harder for pupils to remember and understand key ideas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear processes for identifying and reporting concerns, rigorous staff checks, and pupils well-informed about staying safe at home, school and online.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school activities, visits from people in different professions, internet safety talks with police and charities, playground equipment projects, local area learning including Heathrow airport visits
Harmondsworth Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning, are happy and safe, and show genuine interest in their studies. The school has a well-planned curriculum and creates a welcoming, inclusive community for all pupils.
At a Glance
25.8%
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 improved from 64% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 68% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Harmondsworth Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Harmondsworth Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Harmondsworth Primary School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 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
Your chances of a place at Harmondsworth Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
186 pupils
199 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - West Drayton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Drayton
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
74
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
39.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
213
Total Pupils
103
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,991
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,359
Per pupil
£1356k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
11.0%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Harmondsworth Primary School
What are SATs results like at Harmondsworth Primary School?
Of the pupils at Harmondsworth Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Harmondsworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harmondsworth Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Harmondsworth Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Harmondsworth Primary 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 Harmondsworth Primary School?
Harmondsworth Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 199 places.
How big are the classes at Harmondsworth Primary School?
Classes at Harmondsworth Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Harmondsworth Primary School?
Harmondsworth Primary School has around 213 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Harmondsworth Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Harmondsworth Primary School in 2024/25. 11% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Harmondsworth Primary School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Harmondsworth 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.
How many road collisions happen near Harmondsworth Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Harmondsworth Primary School?
Harmondsworth Primary School is at School Road, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0AU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)