Green Dragon Primary School, based in Brentford, 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.

Green Dragon Primary School currently has around 401 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 35.7% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.9%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by african at 18.7%

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: North Road, Brentford, TW8 0BJ
Website: www.greendragonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 02085683971
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hounslow
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Jennifer Butler
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132266

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 401
Number of Boys: 210
Number of Girls: 191

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British20.90%84
Other (any other ethnic group)20.90%84
African18.70%75
Other White14.50%58
Other Mixed5.70%23
Indian3.00%12
White and Black Caribbean3.00%12
White and Asian2.50%10
White and Black African2.00%8
Pakistani2.00%8
Other Asian1.70%7
Caribbean1.70%7
Other Black1.70%7
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.50%2
Chinese0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Irish0.00%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: Average (-1.0)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Average (0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
106.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Windham Nursery School
Windham Road , TW9 2HP
4out of 4 2,396 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
4out of 4 2,613 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Dragon Primary School
North Road , TW8 0BJ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Green Dragon Infant and Nursery School
North Road , TW8 0BJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Green Dragon Junior School
North Road , TW8 0BJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Floreat Brentford Primary School
Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD
- not rated 549 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Lionel Primary School
Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT
- not rated 726 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Ealing Middle School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA
- not rated 1,564 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fielding Middle School
Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE
- not rated 2,430 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 2,908 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brentford School for Girls
5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG
- not rated 796 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Brentford School for Girls
5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG
- not rated 796 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Gunnersbury Catholic School
The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB
4out of 4 1,475 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Ealing Fields Church of England High School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ
3out of 4 1,588 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Green School for Boys
Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU
3out of 4 2,349 yd Free schools No Boys 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 2,833 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)
Parkshot , TW9 2RE
- not rated 2,880 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richmond Adult Community College
Parkshot , TW9 2RE
- not rated 2,884 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nishkam School West London
152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN
4out of 4 3,010 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kew Green Preparatory School
Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF
- not rated 545 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Kew House
6 Capital Interchange Way , Brentford TW8 0EX
- not rated 808 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Unity School
62a The Ride , TW8 9NL
- not rated 1,122 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Kew College
24-26 Cumberland Road , Richmond TW9 3HQ
- not rated 1,254 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Broomfield House School
Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS
- not rated 1,271 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.