Laurel Lane Primary School, West Drayton
Laurel Lane Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in West Drayton, part of Ldbs Frays Academy Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 9 schools in West Drayton with published results, and 14,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 61% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- 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 27 Oct 2026
Laurel Lane Primary School in detail
Laurel Lane Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Laurel Lane Primary School. We pride ourselves on being a warm, friendly school and we are committed to developing every aspect of your child."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at Laurel Lane Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 42% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 80% in Hillingdon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (45% in reading, 48% in maths).
Getting a place at Laurel Lane Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Laurel Lane Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 Laurel Lane Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Laurel Lane Primary School are St Martin's Church of England Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 61% reading, 74% maths); St Catherine Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths); West Drayton Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths); and Cherry Lane Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 59% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Laurel Lane Primary School.
St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Catherine Catholic Primary SchoolWest Drayton AcademyCherry Lane Primary School
The trust
Laurel Lane Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Ldbs Frays Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Laurel Lane Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 56.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), White British (17%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 57 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 17 (6.4%) 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
Laurel Lane Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Drayton Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longmead Primary School (->n), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Laurel Lane Primary School issued 42 suspensions, 13.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Laurel Lane Primary School are Park Academy West London (1.5 miles) and Harlington School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Laurel Lane is an inclusive, welcoming school where children are happy, safe and well cared for. The school has worked hard to improve behaviour and create a calm environment, supported by strong relationships with families. Early years provision is particularly strong, preparing children well for Year 1.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour policy with pupils behaving well in lessons and at break times
- Effective early years provision where children develop secure social, emotional and learning skills
- Improved phonics teaching with regular progress checks to help pupils catch up quickly
- Strong pastoral support and positive relationships with families and the community
- Well-led school with clear priorities for improvement and good staff morale
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment not used precisely enough to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Some staff lack sufficient subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively
- Inconsistent quality of learning experiences, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Some pupils struggle with blending sounds when reading, making reading laboured
- Curriculum not implemented consistently across all classes and subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with systems in place to address concerns and keep pupils safe.
Laurel Lane Primary School requires improvement in the quality of education, though behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership are rated good. The school has undergone significant changes with new leadership and is working to raise standards across the curriculum.
At a Glance
47.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 45% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 48% to 42% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 69% to 52% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.5
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
19.7
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Laurel Lane Primary School
Before and after school care
Laurel Lane Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Hillingdon
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Laurel Lane Primary School.
- School Friend Clubs @ St Martin's250m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon West Drayton540m away · Not yet graded
- Be Active Sports and Clubs Childcare630m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright at West Drayton Academy840m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ West Drayton840m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright at Cherry Lane Primary School920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Laurel Lane Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Laurel Lane 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
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
3 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
255 pupils
420 places
165 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
27.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
267
Total Pupils
150
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,772
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,867
Per pupil
£2077k
Total funding
£173k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
23.1%
Persistent absence
264
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
Laurel Lane Primary School
Questions parents ask about Laurel Lane Primary School
What are SATs results like at Laurel Lane Primary School?
Of the pupils at Laurel Lane Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 42% did so in maths.
What is Laurel Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laurel Lane Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Laurel Lane Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Laurel Lane 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 Laurel Lane Primary School?
Laurel Lane Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 61% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Laurel Lane Primary School?
Classes at Laurel Lane Primary School average 15.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Laurel Lane Primary School?
Laurel Lane Primary School has around 267 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Laurel Lane Primary School?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Laurel Lane Primary School in 2024/25. 23.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Laurel Lane Primary School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Laurel Lane 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.
Does Laurel Lane Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Laurel Lane Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Laurel Lane Primary School: School Friend Clubs @ St Martin's (250m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon West Drayton (540m away, registered, not yet graded) and Be Active Sports and Clubs Childcare (630m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Laurel Lane Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 3 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 Laurel Lane Primary School?
Laurel Lane Primary School is at Laurel Lane, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7TX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)