Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School, Ruislip
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
235 pupils
270 capacity
35 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ruislip
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ruislip
Admissions Demand - Hillingdon
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.30021%
Overall absence
17.36111%
Persistent absence
144
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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