Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School.
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School, Greenford
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Greenford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Greenford with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 8 Oct 2026
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School in detail
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 122 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 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 Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School are Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Stanhope Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths); Mayfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths); and Coston Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 73% maths).
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary SchoolStanhope Primary SchoolMayfield Primary SchoolCoston Primary School
Who goes there
45.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (18%), White British (13%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 55 pupils (13.4%) received SEN support and 8 (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 South Greenford Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenford Post Office, 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 354 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Ealing (586).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a welcoming, inclusive community where children feel happy and develop strong friendships with support from staff and playground monitors. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed so pupils build knowledge step-by-step, and teachers quickly spot and fix any learning gaps. Your child will access a wide range of subjects including computing, music, and design and technology, alongside strong teaching in early reading and mathematics.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on vocabulary development across all subjects to help pupils learn key concepts
- Well-trained staff follow a consistent phonics approach with support for weaker readers
- Teachers use various strategies to check understanding and quickly address misconceptions
- Broad curriculum including computing, music, design and technology where pupils achieve highly
- Staff look after pupils well and keep them safe in an inclusive environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some phonics activities are not well selected to build phonics knowledge effectively
- Spanish curriculum is not as securely designed and sequenced as other subjects following recent staff changes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders keeping staff up to date on training, understanding their responsibilities, and taking prompt action on any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Active Me club, sports competitions with local schools, school choir, concert performances, museum visits, workshops, breakfast club, after-school club
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school where staff and pupils are proud to be part of a close-knit community. Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and achieve high standards across a broad and ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
22.4%
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 declined from 89% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School.
- Boom Sports - OLOVAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kumon Greenford460m away · Not yet graded
- PSD Childcare670m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
392 pupils
418 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Greenford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Greenford
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
410
Total Pupils
198
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,475
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,991
Per pupil
£2596k
Total funding
£139k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
350
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic 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 Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 418 places.
How big are the classes at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School has around 410 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic 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 Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Boom Sports - OLOV (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School is at Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AN.