Lady Bankes Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Hillingdon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lady Bankes Primary School.

Ruislip, HA49SF 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
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
21 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Dawlish Drive
Ruislip Manor
Ruislip, HA49SF
Phone
1895634318
Website
ladybankes.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102388
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dawlish Drive, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, HA4 9SF
Website
www.ladybankes.school
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 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
618
Free School Meals
17.4% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
69
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
618 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Togetherness Opportunity Respect Curiosity Happiness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Kate Needs. The school was graded Outstanding in February 2024. It is a three-form entry primary school in Ruislip Manor with a Grade II listed building. The school has had rising roll figures (around 618–649) and emphasizes an ambitious, inclusive curriculum and strong relationships within the school community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast club After-school club (wraparound care) School Clubs Talent show Spelling Bees Time Tables Rockstars finals Art and Design competitions Photography Workshop Sports coaching / after-school sport clubs

Sports

Basketball Athletics Netball Cross-country Lacrosse Kurling Seated volleyball Football

Facilities

Three-form entry primary school Grade II listed building Nursery with beautifully furnished indoor classroom Nursery outdoor classroom Reception outdoor classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design Technology English Geography History Languages Mathematics Music Physical Education PSHE Religious Education Phonics and Early Reading Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

PSD childcare provides a breakfast club from 7.30am and after school club from 3.00pm to 6.00pm. PSD childcare also runs in conjunction with FUNWEEKS in the school holidays. The school site also hosts the EYE Nursery wraparound care, open 7:30am–6:00pm.

SEND Provision

The school SENDCo is Mr Hagreen; SEND team includes Mr Hagreen and Mrs Needs, supported by Mrs Nunn. The school references partnership with Inclusion team and the Department for Education on SCERTS, and provides access to the local SEND information (LB Hillingdon Local Offer). SEND information is available by contacting the school via [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Applications are handled by the London Borough of Hillingdon. Information on how to apply can be found on their website. Visits to the school are welcome via the school office. Nursery applications are available via the Nursery Application Form.

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