John Betts Primary School, London
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 genuinely happy place where your child will feel safe and valued. The school has high expectations for all pupils and creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere based on kindness and respect. Teachers prioritize reading and provide rich learning experiences including educational visits and visitors, helping children become confident and well-prepared for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritized with a strong phonics programme and pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Broad, balanced curriculum with regular review and improvement, including a new one-year history and geography model
- Pupils are articulate, confident and well-behaved with positive attitudes to learning
- Staff well-being is prioritized and workload is managed carefully
- Excellent safeguarding with all staff trained to spot and report concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Some wider curriculum subjects like music need further development - pupils struggle to recall key knowledge in areas such as musical elements
- Curriculum embedding needs more time to fully develop across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders ensure all staff are trained to spot signs pupils need help and know how to report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Ballet, Kung-fu, choir, educational visits, speakers from various professions
John Betts Primary School is judged as Good overall. It is a happy, inclusive school where pupils thrive in a culture of kindness and high expectations.
At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 96% to 100%. Maths has improved from 96% to 100%. Writing has improved from 96% to 100%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Hammersmith and Fulham
Places available
1,360
Applications
1,220
Got 1st preference
73.4%
Got preferred school
93.4%
Primary admissions across Hammersmith and Fulham (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.82931%
Overall absence
2.7933%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
John Betts Primary School
Westside School
The Godolphin and Latymer School
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
West London Free School
Hammersmith Academy
Sacred Heart High School
St Paul's School
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
The Swedish School
Ormiston Queensmill Academy
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