East Acton Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.

East Acton Primary School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 38%. african pupils make up about 14.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: East Acton Lane, London, W3 7HA
Website: www.eastactonprimary.org.uk/
Telephone: 02087620540
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Melanie Tyndall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101868

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/03/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 216
Number of Boys: 115
Number of Girls: 101

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)38.00%82
African14.40%31
Other White9.70%21
White British7.40%16
Caribbean6.00%13
Other Mixed5.60%12
White and Black Caribbean3.70%8
Pakistani3.20%7
Indian2.30%5
White and Black African2.30%5
Other Asian1.90%4
Other Black1.40%3
Unclassified1.40%3
White and Asian0.90%2
Bangladeshi0.90%2
Chinese0.90%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.7)
Writing: Average (1.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
79%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
74%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL
2out of 4 486 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
4out of 4 1,601 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 1,803 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 2,015 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 3,211 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Acton Primary School
East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
The Vale , Acton W3 7JT
3out of 4 713 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
John Perryn Primary School
Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD
3out of 4 915 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Derwentwater First School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 950 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derwentwater Primary School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
3out of 4 994 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 950 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 1,335 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix Academy
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 1,407 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Phoenix High School
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 1,407 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
4out of 4 1,614 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
- not rated 1,619 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
4out of 4 1,619 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 1,572 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts
East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG
- not rated 139 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
King Fahad Academy
Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD
- not rated 397 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
North West London Independent Special School
85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD
- not rated 725 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts
2a the Curve , W12 0RH
- not rated 1,094 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Aird School
Cobbold Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9LB
- not rated 1,120 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.