Oldfield Primary School is a primary school in Greenford, 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.

Oldfield Primary School currently has around 311 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 26.4%. other white pupils make up about 24.8%

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: Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR
Website: www.oldfield.ealing.sch.uk
Telephone: 02085782507
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Mr James McCormack
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101869

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/12/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 440
Number of Pupils: 311
Number of Boys: 171
Number of Girls: 140

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)26.40%82
Other White24.80%77
Other Mixed9.60%30
Indian8.70%27
Other Asian7.40%23
Pakistani5.80%18
African4.80%15
Other Black3.50%11
Caribbean2.60%8
White British2.60%8
Bangladeshi1.30%4
White and Asian1.00%3
Chinese0.60%2
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
Unclassified0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%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: Average (0.0)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Average (-0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Nursery School
Allenby Road , UB1 2HX
- not rated 2,536 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oldfield Primary School
Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Betham's CofE First School
Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JT
- not rated 459 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coston Primary School
Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU
3out of 4 511 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU
3out of 4 511 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Selborne Primary School
Conway Crescent , Perivale UB6 8JD
4out of 4 910 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Betham's CofE Middle School
Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU
- not rated 511 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanhope Middle School
Mansell Road , UB6 9EG
- not rated 1,435 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brentside Middle School
Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL
- not rated 1,479 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horsenden Middle School
Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB
- not rated 1,719 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenwood Middle School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
- not rated 2,021 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR
- not rated 171 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Brentside High School
Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ
- not rated 1,419 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford Road , UB6 9AW
4out of 4 1,521 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU
3out of 4 1,881 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Drayton Manor High School
Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU
4out of 4 2,736 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 2,783 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing Primary Centre
573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ
3out of 4 153 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belvue School
Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG
3out of 4 1,704 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mandeville School
Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA
4out of 4 1,826 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School
Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD
- not rated 2,149 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Castlebar School
Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH
- not rated 2,152 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.