Located in West Drayton, Cherry Lane Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cherry Lane Primary School currently has around 640 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.1%. indian pupils make up about 19.7% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sipson Road, West Drayton, UB7 9DL |
| Website: | www.cherrylane.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01895444480 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss N Tranter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131638 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 690 |
| Number of Pupils: | 640 |
| Number of Boys: | 340 |
| Number of Girls: | 300 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 26.10% | 167 |
| Indian | 19.70% | 126 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.30% | 72 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 64 |
| Other Mixed | 7.70% | 49 |
| Pakistani | 6.70% | 43 |
| African | 4.20% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 26 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Lane Junior School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Infant School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Primary School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathrow Primary School Harmondsworth Lane , UB7 0JQ | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Rowan Road , UB7 7UF | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townmead School Wise Lane , UB7 7EU | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | - not rated | 2,711 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Landon School Harmondsworth Aviation House , Harmondsworth Lane UB7 0LQ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden School The Old Vicarage , High Street UB7 0AQ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Tuition Centre Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.