Whitehall School, Uxbridge
Whitehall School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Uxbridge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 13 schools in Uxbridge with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- 85% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Whitehall School in detail
Whitehall School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, Lego and art.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hillingdon
Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Whitehall School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 80% in Hillingdon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 77% in maths).
Getting a place at Whitehall School
Across Hillingdon, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hillingdon lodged 27 appeals against primary school offers; 19 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitehall School are Whitehall Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); St Andrew's C of E Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 67% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); and John Locke Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 83% maths).
Whitehall School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Whitehall Infant SchoolSt Andrew's C of E Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolJohn Locke Academy
Who goes there
35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 53.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), other ethnic groups (16%) and Mixed (16%).
Staffing
Whitehall School had 26 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 tram or metro stop is Uxbridge Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitehall School, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whitehall School issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whitehall School are Uxbridge High School (0.4 miles), Bishopshalt School (1.1 miles) and Vyners School (1.6 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and well cared for at this school in a nurturing environment where behaviour is positive and they are encouraged to be brave, respectful and determined. The school teaches a broad curriculum with plenty of interesting trips and experiences - from visiting the Battle of Britain Bunker to the Victoria and Albert Museum - and provides strong support in reading so every child can keep up.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with early identification and well-trained staff delivering effective interventions
- Positive behaviour in classrooms and around school, supported by consistent routines and the BRIDGE values
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that is well sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge over time
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs through the hub and partnership with outside agencies
- Commitment to equality, diversity and pupils' wider development, including understanding different cultures and religions
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects at an earlier stage of development where teachers do not consistently check that pupils have understood important ideas
- Teachers in newer subjects do not always identify and correct errors and misconceptions as carefully as in well-established subjects
- Need to ensure teachers make explicit links with prior learning across all curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff proactive in identifying and reporting concerns, rigorous monitoring by leaders, and a curriculum designed to help pupils stay safe online and understand other safety issues.
Extracurricular Activities
School council roles, house captain positions, Battle of Britain Bunker visit, Victoria and Albert Museum visit, breakfast club
Whitehall Junior School is a good school where pupils are happy and safe, with a strong nurturing ethos centered on care. The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
35.5%
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 remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.1
KS2
14
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 Whitehall School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whitehall School.
- Super Star Sport WL Childcare - Whitehall Junior SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- GetActive@StAndrews470m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ St Mary's Uxbridge520m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Uxbridge Central Study Centre730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whitehall School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whitehall School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 33 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
397 pupils
468 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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
18.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
408
Total Pupils
211
Boys
197
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,187
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,091
Per pupil
£2706k
Total funding
£186k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
21.2%
Persistent absence
439
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
Whitehall School
Questions parents ask about Whitehall School
What are SATs results like at Whitehall School?
Of the pupils at Whitehall School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Whitehall School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehall School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Whitehall School?
No fixed boundary. When Whitehall 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 School?
Whitehall School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 468 places.
How big are the classes at Whitehall School?
Classes at Whitehall School average 29.1 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 Whitehall School?
Whitehall School has around 408 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitehall School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Whitehall School in 2024/25. 21.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitehall School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitehall 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 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.
How many road collisions happen near Whitehall School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 33 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitehall School?
Whitehall School is at Cowley Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2LX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)