West Acton Primary School

A good community school school in Ealing. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Acton Primary School.

London, W30JL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Noel Road
Acton
London, W30JL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101876
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Noel Road, Acton, London, W3 0JL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
666 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
663
Free School Meals
33.4% (221 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 105.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
663 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Welcoming Community, Growing And Learning Together."

Courage Consideration Collaboration

Head Teacher's Message

West Acton Primary School is a diverse, safe, inclusive community with a commitment to innovation, digital learning, and high standards. Recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School and Centre of Excellence for Inclusion; Ofsted judged Good; focuses on a broad, ambitious curriculum and partnership with parents and local community; emphasis on wellbeing and environmental awareness.

Facilities

state-of-the-art facilities Nursery class for children aged 3 and over Additionally Resourced Provision unit (Woodlands ARP) for children with autism one of the largest green spaces of any local school

Curriculum Highlights

Autumn: High Aspirations Day; Black History Week; Anti-bullying Week; Road Safety Week; Christmas Shows Spring: Mental Health Week; World Book Day; Number Day; Science Week; Spring Sing and Easter Bonnet Summer: Sports Day; Meet the Teacher Day; Refugee Week; World Environment Day; Autism Awareness Week; Whole School Singing

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Local Authority Looked After Children; Other siblings currently attending the school; Distance. Admissions handled by Ealing Council; In-year applications available; Local Authority step-by-step processes and deadlines mentioned (e.g., information about Starting Primary School in September 2026).

Financial Information

School meals cost £2.35 per day, £11.75 per week; Halal meat available on Tue/Wed/Thu; ISS Catering contact and free school meals information via school office; Packed lunches encouraged; Silver level Healthy School with Sugar Smart status.

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