Whitehall Infant School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school. The school at this address is now Whitehall School.
Whitehall Infant School, Uxbridge
Whitehall Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Uxbridge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. It was 80% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Whitehall Infant School in detail
Whitehall Infant School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, Lego and art.
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Whitehall Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Whitehall Infant School as their first choice and 150 named it as one of their preferences, for 75 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Whitehall Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitehall Infant School are Whitehall School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 76% maths); St Andrew's C of E Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 67% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); and John Locke Academy (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 83% maths).
Whitehall SchoolSt Andrew's C of E Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolJohn Locke Academy
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Whitehall Infant School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (83%).
Who goes there
62.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (33%), White British (15%) and other ethnic groups (15%).
In 2026, 51 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 8 (2.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Uxbridge Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitehall School, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 396 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whitehall Infant School issued 6 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
27.9
Infant (KS1)
10
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 Whitehall Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whitehall Infant School.
- Super Star Sport WL Childcare - Whitehall Junior SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- GetActive@StAndrews570m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ St Mary's Uxbridge600m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Uxbridge Central Study Centre870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whitehall Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whitehall Infant School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Whitehall Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
289 pupils
360 places
71 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Uxbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uxbridge
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
335
Total Pupils
173
Boys
162
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
20.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,643
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,521
Per pupil
£2121k
Total funding
£121k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
18.8%
Persistent absence
224
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Whitehall Infant School
What is Whitehall Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehall Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Whitehall Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Whitehall Infant 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 Whitehall Infant School?
Whitehall Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Whitehall Infant School?
Classes at Whitehall Infant School average 28 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 Whitehall Infant School?
Whitehall Infant School has around 335 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitehall Infant School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Whitehall Infant School in 2024/25. 18.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitehall Infant School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitehall Infant 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 Whitehall Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Star Sport WL Childcare - Whitehall Junior School (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.
Where is Whitehall Infant School?
Whitehall Infant School is at Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2LX.