Lionel Primary School is a primary school in Brentford, 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.
Lionel Primary School currently has around 604 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 20.3% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 18.7%. white british pupils make up about 18% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lionel Road North, Brentford, TW8 9QT |
| Website: | http://www.lionelprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085605323 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hounslow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs M Hone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102493 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 652 |
| Number of Pupils: | 604 |
| Number of Boys: | 321 |
| Number of Girls: | 283 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 18.70% | 113 |
| White British | 18.00% | 109 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.70% | 77 |
| Indian | 7.10% | 43 |
| African | 7.00% | 42 |
| Unclassified | 6.00% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 5.60% | 34 |
| Pakistani | 4.60% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 2.80% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Brentford Primary School Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD | - not rated | 683 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Infant and Nursery School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Junior School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Brentford TW8 0EX | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.