Selborne Primary School, Greenford
Selborne Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Greenford. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 10 schools in Greenford with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than 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
Selborne Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Selborne Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% 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 (85% in reading, 94% in maths).
Getting a place at Selborne Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 85 families put Selborne Primary School as their first choice and 188 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Selborne Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Selborne Primary School are Oldfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths); Coston Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 73% maths); The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 97% maths); and Brentside Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths).
Selborne Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Oldfield Primary SchoolCoston Primary SchoolThe Edward Betham Church of England Primary SchoolBrentside Primary School
Who goes there
56.7% 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 (46%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 64 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 28 (4.3%) 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.
Selborne Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Selborne Primary School had 40 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 South Greenford Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Medway Parade, 290 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 261 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Ealing (586).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Selborne Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Selborne Primary School are William Perkin Church of England High School (0.6 miles) and Brentside High School (0.8 miles).
William Perkin Church of England High SchoolBrentside High School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Ealing published that the last place for 2025 entry went to a family 1.165 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from May 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Selborne Primary School sets exceedingly high expectations and delivers an ambitious, well-designed curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve their full potential. Staff are expert teachers who make learning clear and engaging, with a particular strength in reading. The school provides a rich all-round experience with regular trips and opportunities to develop responsibility and explore different careers.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned curriculum with ambitious goals that prepares pupils exceptionally well for the next stage of learning
- Expert teaching of reading with pupils showing genuine love of books and receiving high-quality daily phonics sessions
- Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support and make strong progress toward ambitious goals
- Commendable pupil behaviour with kindness and respect evident throughout the school
- Rich all-round school experience including visits to museums, galleries, theatres and residential trips
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing they can trust adults to listen and act on their concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, gallery visits, theatre visits, Osmington Bay residential trip (Year 5), cyber mentors programme, travel ambassadors, eco-warriors positions
Selborne Primary School continues to be an outstanding school where pupils excel in every aspect of their education and thrive in a caring, welcoming community.
At a Glance
28.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
20
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Selborne Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Selborne Primary School.
- Boom Sports - SelborneAt the school · Not yet graded
- Greenford Community Centre Summer Playscheme970m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Greenford970m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Selborne 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
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Selborne Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Selborne 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
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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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Your chances of a place at Selborne Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
618 pupils
612 places
6 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Selborne Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
649
Total Pupils
330
Boys
319
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
40
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,818
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,101
Per pupil
£4232k
Total funding
£259k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.6%
Persistent absence
539
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
Selborne Primary School
Questions parents ask about Selborne Primary School
What are SATs results like at Selborne Primary School?
Of the pupils at Selborne Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Selborne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Selborne Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
How close to Selborne Primary School do you need to live?
Ealing published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at Selborne Primary School on distance went to a family 1.165 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Selborne Primary School?
Selborne Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Selborne Primary School?
Classes at Selborne Primary School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Selborne Primary School?
Selborne Primary School has around 649 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Selborne Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Selborne Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Selborne Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Selborne Primary School in 2024/25. 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Selborne Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Selborne 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 Selborne 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 - Selborne (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.
What are Selborne Primary School's term dates?
Selborne 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 Selborne Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Selborne Primary School?
Selborne Primary School is at Conway Crescent, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8JD.
Sources: Ealing admissions booklet; Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)