John Perryn Primary School, London
John Perryn Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 769th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 8,618th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
John Perryn Primary School in detail
John Perryn Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am both delighted and honoured to be the Headteacher of a school where children are at the heart of every decision, and where each individual is valued and celebrated. At John Perryn, we place a high emphasis on relationships."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at John Perryn Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (76% in reading, 73% in maths).
Getting a place at John Perryn Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put John Perryn Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 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 John Perryn Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to John Perryn Primary School are Old Oak Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths); East Acton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 74% maths); Ark Conway Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Derwentwater Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 66% reading, 83% maths).
John Perryn Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Old Oak Primary SchoolEast Acton Primary SchoolArk Conway Primary AcademyDerwentwater Primary School
Who goes there
53.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 76.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (39%), Black (21%) and Asian (11%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is East Acton Underground Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brunel Road, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood John Perryn Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, John Perryn Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to John Perryn Primary School are Phoenix Academy (0.9 miles), Twyford Church of England High School (1.1 miles) and Ark Soane Academy (1.2 miles).
Phoenix AcademyTwyford Church of England High SchoolArk Soane Academy
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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn. The teachers have high expectations and work closely with families to support each child's individual needs. With a strong focus on reading, maths and a broad curriculum, combined with lots of interesting trips and clubs, your child will develop both knowledge and a real love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading curriculum with effective phonics teaching and a culture that encourages love of reading
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum design in most subjects with careful consideration of knowledge pupils need to learn
- Excellent support for pupils with different needs, including those with SEND and English as an additional language
- Positive behaviour and strong pupil wellbeing, with the 'John Perryn Way' promoting kindness and responsibility
- Regular enrichment through trips, clubs and activities that enhance classroom learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to apply grammar knowledge when writing extended pieces in English
- A few subjects where curriculum improvements are still being embedded - pupils' understanding and recall are less secure than in other areas
- Teaching does not always rigorously check how well pupils have learned and retained key knowledge, sometimes allowing misconceptions to remain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders being vigilant about recognising and reporting concerns, swift responses to issues, and rigorous staff employment checks.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, clubs, online safety ambassador programme, anti-bullying ambassador programme, buddy system, school council, rewards book vending machine
John Perryn Primary School is a nurturing family school where pupils enjoy learning in a calm environment and achieve well across a broad curriculum. New leadership has re-established high expectations and the school maintains a strong focus on kindness and pupil wellbeing.
At a Glance
53.1%
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 remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
25.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with John Perryn Primary School
Term dates
John Perryn Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to John Perryn Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. John Perryn Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 64
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 53 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
394 pupils
420 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
76
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
23.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
414
Total Pupils
202
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
18.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,624
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,064
Per pupil
£3212k
Total funding
£277k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
24.4%
Persistent absence
398
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
John Perryn Primary School
Questions parents ask about John Perryn Primary School
What are SATs results like at John Perryn Primary School?
Of the pupils at John Perryn Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is John Perryn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Perryn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for John Perryn Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When John Perryn Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at John Perryn Primary School?
John Perryn Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at John Perryn Primary School?
Classes at John Perryn Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to John Perryn Primary School?
John Perryn Primary School has around 414 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at John Perryn Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at John Perryn Primary School in 2024/25. 24.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to John Perryn Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming John Perryn 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.
What are John Perryn Primary School's term dates?
John Perryn Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near John Perryn Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 53 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is John Perryn Primary School?
John Perryn Primary School is at Long Drive, Acton, London, W3 7PD.
Sources: Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)