Petts Hill Primary School, based in Northolt, 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.

Petts Hill Primary School currently has around 251 pupils on roll, which is about 120% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.6% boys and 53.4% girls. Around 45.3% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 25.1%. other white pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 15.9%

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: Newmarket Avenue, Northolt, UB5 4HB
Website: www.pettshill.org/
Telephone: 02084224095
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Katherine Flewitt
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 134217

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 28/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 251
Number of Boys: 117
Number of Girls: 134

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Asian25.10%63
Other White18.30%46
Other (any other ethnic group)15.90%40
African9.20%23
White British8.80%22
Indian5.20%13
Caribbean4.40%11
White and Black Caribbean3.20%8
Other Black2.40%6
Pakistani2.00%5
Other Mixed1.20%3
Unclassified1.20%3
White and Asian0.80%2
Bangladeshi0.80%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.80%2
Chinese0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%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 (0.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.7)
Maths: Above Average (2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
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
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 1,991 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Petts Hill Primary School
Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Northolt Park Infant School
Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB
- not rated 68 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenwood Primary School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
3out of 4 802 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenwood First School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
- not rated 802 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wood End Junior School
Vernon Rise , UB6 0EQ
- not rated 881 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenwood Middle School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
- not rated 802 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor Middle School
Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY
- not rated 1,325 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barantyne Middle School
Arnold Road , UB5 5EF
- not rated 1,472 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horsenden Middle School
Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB
- not rated 1,852 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gifford Middle School
Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU
- not rated 2,320 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP
3out of 4 1,143 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
3out of 4 1,344 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath High School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 1,344 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Compton High School and Sports College
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
- not rated 2,020 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR
- not rated 2,148 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX
- not rated 2,148 yd Further education 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 2,020 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF
- not rated 895 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Helios International College
Dawson House , HA2 8EB
- not rated 1,311 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Harrow Independent College
308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 1,341 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Belvue School
Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG
3out of 4 1,528 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orley Farm School
South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU
- not rated 1,712 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.