Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School, Ruislip

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 27

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~509m)Possible (~727m)Unlikely (~945m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jacqueline Hall
Pupils:235 / 270 capacity
LA:Hillingdon
Phone:01895630262
Address:Ladygate Lane, Ruislip, HA4 7RF
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:102413
UKPRN:10071912
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school excels at helping every child succeed, whether they start ahead or behind. Teachers really know their pupils and use expert teaching methods to make sure children understand new ideas. The school is particularly strong at supporting children with extra needs, using thoughtful strategies like the 'Aviary' programme to help them develop independence and confidence.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve very well and build knowledge securely across all subjects, with strong phonics results and quick catch-up for lower-starting pupils
  • All staff provide expert, consistent teaching with strong subject knowledge and effective classroom routines
  • Outstanding inclusive provision, especially through the 'Aviary' programme, ensures vulnerable pupils thrive and develop independence
  • Highly effective attendance strategies have raised attendance for pupils with SEND above national levels
  • Personal development and wellbeing are woven through everything the school does, promoting fairness, kindness and appreciation of diversity

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

friendship week, assemblies with voting opportunities

Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School is a strong school that achieves excellent results across all subjects and provides highly inclusive support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.

At a Glance

9.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

23.6

Avg class size

23.6

Infant (KS1)

5

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Woody Bay (Ruislip Lido Railway)
1.3km · 22 min walk

Bus Stops

Thames Drive (->E)
137m · 2 min walk
Whiteheath Avenue (->W)
148m · 2 min walk
Leaholme Way (->W)
173m · 3 min walk
Woodville Gardens (HA4) (S-bound)
436m · 7 min walk
Howletts Lane (->S)
455m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

87%

Available places

235 pupils

270 capacity

35 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Ruislip

Low pressure
New homes approved:595
Projected new pupils:149

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ruislip

Admissions Demand - Hillingdon

Low demand0.82x oversubscription

Places available

4,230

Applications

3,462

Got 1st preference

91.6%

Got preferred school

98.7%

Primary admissions across Hillingdon (2025/26)

Inspection History(15)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.30021%

Overall absence

17.36111%

Persistent absence

144

Enrolments

Authorised5.2072%
Unauthorised1.09302%
Persistent (10%+)17.36111%
Severe (50%+)2.77778%

Absence trend

3.09316%
18/19
2.85869%
20/21
5.36057%
21/22
5.70153%
22/23
5.48742%
23/24
6.30021%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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