Gifford Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Ealing. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gifford Primary School.

Northolt, UB56BU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Greenhill Gardens
Northolt, UB56BU
Phone
2088454661
Website
giffordprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101898
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU
Website
www.giffordprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
944 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
902
Free School Meals
39.3% (354 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
100
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
902 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Strong, Be Kind, Be Proud"

Be Strong Be Kind Be Proud

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs Extended School Clubs Community Sports Clubs

Sports

Cricket QuadKids Athletics Summer Athletics Tri Golf Basketball Badminton Kurling Boccia Sitting Volleyball Football Tag Rugby Hockey Panathlon Sportshall Athletics

Curriculum Highlights

Science: Bringing Science to life; working scientifically through observing over time, pattern seeking, identifying, classifying and grouping, and fair testing. PSHE: follows Ealing's PSHE scheme of work; three core themes—Health and Well-being, Living in the Wider World, Relationships; RSHE aligned with Ealing RSHE framework. Music: instruments including Keyboards, Ukuleles, Djembe and Cajon Drums, Steel Pans and Glockenspiels; performing, composing, listening and responding; links to Caribbean, Samba and Indian music within Topic learning. DT: design and technology taught explicitly; Cooking and Nutrition and Mechanisms/Structures studied every year; Textiles studied once in each phase; Electrical control in years 4 and 6; iterative design process. History: units taught over three half-terms per year; focus on key knowledge, understanding and skills; topics such as Empire Windrush and Early Islamic Civilisation; visits and resources to enrich learning; supports SMSC and British Values. PE: Complete PE scheme; at least 2 hours of PE per week in KS1/KS2; fortnightly PE lesson with a PE specialist; opportunity to swim at least 25m; includes extracurricular activities and a sports day. Science: assessment is continuous and ongoing and evidenced through the marking policy; formal tasks at topic starts/ends, mini-quizzes or final writing to demonstrate understanding.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs (Extended School Clubs).

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