Located in London, Old Oak 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.

Old Oak Primary School currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 45.1% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 21.5%. white british pupils make up about 18.5% , followed by african at 16.6%

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: Mellitus Street, London, W12 0AS
Website: www.oldoakprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 02087437629
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Katie Beardsworth
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100335

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 205
Number of Boys: 109
Number of Girls: 96

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)21.50%44
White British18.50%38
African16.60%34
Caribbean11.20%23
Other White7.30%15
Other Mixed4.90%10
White and Black Caribbean4.90%10
Unclassified4.40%9
White and Black African2.90%6
Pakistani2.40%5
Other Asian2.40%5
Bangladeshi1.50%3
White and Asian1.00%2
Other Black0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (2.3)
Writing: Average (-1.2)
Maths: Average (1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
77%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
19%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
108.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 1,225 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 1,720 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 2,079 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 2,440 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
College Green School and Services
161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH
4out of 4 2,600 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Old Oak Primary School
Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Conway Primary Academy
60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT
4out of 4 528 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Wormholt Park Primary School
Bryony Road , W12 0SR
3out of 4 861 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
John Perryn Primary School
Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD
3out of 4 894 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bentworth Primary School
Bentworth Road , Westway W12 7AJ
- not rated 930 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 2,119 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 2,543 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 751 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Phoenix High School
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 751 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Burlington Danes CofE School
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
- not rated 1,073 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
3out of 4 1,073 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD
3out of 4 2,037 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 2,203 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 2,757 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts
2a the Curve , W12 0RH
- not rated 545 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North West London Independent Special School
85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD
- not rated 911 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Fahad Academy
Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD
- not rated 933 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cambridge School
61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP
3out of 4 948 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlane High School
Du Cane Road , Hammersmith W12 0TN
4out of 4 958 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.