Pinkwell Primary School is a primary school in Hayes, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Pinkwell Primary School currently has around 609 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 29.9% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 33.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 14.8%

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: Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PG
Website: https://www.pinkwellschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02085732199
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hillingdon
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Nicola Forster
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 140671

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 690
Number of Pupils: 609
Number of Boys: 317
Number of Girls: 292

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian33.50%204
Pakistani14.80%90
Other (any other ethnic group)9.90%60
Other White9.40%57
African7.40%45
Other Asian7.40%45
White British5.70%35
Other Mixed4.10%25
Bangladeshi1.80%11
White and Asian1.10%7
Caribbean1.10%7
Unclassified1.10%7
White and Black Caribbean1.00%6
Other Black0.70%4
White and Black African0.50%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%3
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Below Average (-2.2)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Below Average (-2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
35%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
105.9
Local authority average
105.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Nursery School
Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD
3out of 4 2,363 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pinkwell Junior School
Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pinkwell Infant School
Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Pinkwell Primary School
Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Pinkwell Primary School
Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
William Byrd School
Victoria Lane , Harlington UB3 5EW
- not rated 1,032 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harlington School
Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB
- not rated 254 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Global Academy
The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH
- not rated 1,227 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Rosedale College
Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE
- not rated 2,760 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosedale College
Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE
3out of 4 2,760 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parkside Studio College
Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE
3out of 4 2,761 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lady Nafisa School
Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG
- not rated 1,639 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Hillingdon Tuition Centre
Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ
- not rated 2,672 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Skills Hub
Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ
- not rated 2,672 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cedars Primary School
High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU
3out of 4 2,746 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Parkway School
High Street , Canford TW5 9RU
- not rated 2,783 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.