Old Oak 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
Old Oak Primary excels at supporting children with diverse needs, including those learning English as an additional language and those with special educational needs. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Teachers deliver engaging lessons that spark children's imagination and enthusiasm for learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from below-average starting points, with many achieving more than expected in reading and maths
- Children in Early Years benefit from well-matched activities and good progress in speech and language development
- Teachers create interesting, lively lessons that motivate pupils to learn
- Pupils are polite, courteous and happy in school with good behaviour
- Strong support for pupils learning English as an additional language
Areas for Improvement
- Work is not always closely matched to different ability levels
- Achievement gap remains between pupils eligible for pupil premium and their peers
- Teachers' expectations in writing are not high enough
- Marking does not consistently provide clear guidance on how to improve
- More-able pupils are not achieving as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; the school's safeguarding documents were scrutinised during the inspection.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club
Old Oak Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well from below-average starting points, reaching average standards by the end of Year 6. The school has effective leadership and provides a welcoming environment where pupils are happy and well-behaved.
At a Glance
41.2%
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 declined from 81% to 57%. Maths has declined from 85% to 57%. Writing has declined from 81% to 54%.
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
205 pupils
240 capacity
35 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(107)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.08542%
Overall absence
28.40237%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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