Deanesfield Primary School, based in Ruislip, provides primary education, 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.
Deanesfield Primary School currently has around 676 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 15.1% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 22.8%. white british pupils make up about 21.3% , followed by other mixed at 13.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LR |
| Website: | www.deanesfieldschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088452715 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kris O'Sullivan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102377 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 568 |
| Number of Pupils: | 676 |
| Number of Boys: | 330 |
| Number of Girls: | 346 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 22.80% | 154 |
| White British | 21.30% | 144 |
| Other Mixed | 13.20% | 89 |
| Other White | 12.60% | 85 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.50% | 51 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 24 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 23 |
| African | 3.30% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanesfield Primary School Queens Walk , HA4 0LR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill , South Ruislip HA4 9HS | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Junior School , HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Infant School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 265 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilmar Montessori School and Nursery Sidmouth Drive , Ruislip Gardens HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.