The Blue School CofE Primary, Isleworth
The Blue School CofE Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Isleworth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 8 schools in Isleworth with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Blue School CofE Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at The Blue School CofE Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 83% in Hounslow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 91% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at The Blue School CofE Primary
For September 2026 entry, 61 families put The Blue School CofE Primary as their first choice and 178 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Blue School CofE Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Blue School CofE Primary are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Isleworth (under 0.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); Worple Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 85% maths); Isleworth Town Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 78% maths); and The Smallberry Green Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 87% maths).
The Blue School CofE Primary's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, IsleworthWorple Primary SchoolIsleworth Town Primary SchoolThe Smallberry Green Primary School
Who goes there
8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 46.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Mixed (17%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 91 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 8 (1.9%) 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 Isleworth Rail Station, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Street (TW7), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Blue School CofE Primary issued 7 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Blue School CofE Primary are Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ (0.2 miles); The Green School for Boys (0.6 miles); The Green School for Girls (0.7 miles); and Isleworth and Syon School for Boys (1 mile).
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJThe Green School for BoysThe Green School for GirlsIsleworth and Syon School for Boys
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, respectful environment where children are encouraged to work hard and contribute positively to their community. Teachers build learning progressively so pupils develop secure knowledge and skills, particularly in mathematics. The school offers wonderful opportunities for character development, including leadership roles for Year 6 pupils and community service activities that help children understand their responsibility to others.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and outstanding personal development with strong community involvement
- Well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, with effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong mathematics teaching with clear instruction and good use of questioning
- Meaningful leadership opportunities for all Year 6 pupils
- Positive school culture that celebrates difference and promotes respect and tolerance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in how weaker readers are supported to catch up, including missed pronunciation corrections and books not always matched to sounds learned
- Need for stronger staff expertise in teaching phonics consistently across all classrooms
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all staff receive regular training, leaders know how to identify risk and make appropriate referrals, and pupils learn practical online safety strategies.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument tuition, young leaders award, litter picking, care home visits, school council, news leaders role, curriculum leadership roles, weekly assembly leadership
The Blue School CofE Primary is a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported in a nurturing environment. The school has excellent behaviour and personal development, with ambitious teaching across a broad curriculum.
At a Glance
8.8%
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 improved from 91% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 89% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
15
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with The Blue School CofE Primary
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Blue School CofE Primary.
- Pins & Needles Club LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
- Dolce Senso Bake N Play After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club at The Blue School, IsleworthAt the school · Not yet graded
- Hive420m away · Not yet graded
- Isleworth Explorers490m away · Not yet graded
- Skillz4Life Sports Coaching720m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Blue School CofE Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Blue School CofE Primary is in Hounslow; for families living there:
Apply to Hounslow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 38
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 29 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 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
99%
Near capacity
419 pupils
420 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Isleworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Isleworth
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,086
Applications
2,856
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
91
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
23.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
431
Total Pupils
240
Boys
191
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,125
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,328
Per pupil
£2444k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
379
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
Questions parents ask about The Blue School CofE Primary
What are SATs results like at The Blue School CofE Primary?
Of the pupils at The Blue School CofE Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is The Blue School CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
The Blue School CofE Primary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for The Blue School CofE Primary?
No fixed boundary. When The Blue School CofE Primary is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Blue School CofE Primary?
The Blue School CofE Primary was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at The Blue School CofE Primary?
Classes at The Blue School CofE Primary average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Blue School CofE Primary?
The Blue School CofE Primary has around 431 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Blue School CofE Primary?
4% of sessions were missed at The Blue School CofE Primary in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Blue School CofE Primary?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming The Blue School CofE Primary 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 The Blue School CofE Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Pins & Needles Club LTD (registered, not yet graded), Dolce Senso Bake N Play After School Club (registered, not yet graded) and KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club at The Blue School, Isleworth (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Blue School CofE Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 29 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Blue School CofE Primary?
The Blue School CofE Primary is at North Street, Isleworth, TW7 6RQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)