West Twyford Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.

West Twyford Primary School currently has around 456 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 37.7% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a other (any other ethnic group) background (54.6%). other white pupils make up about 11%

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: Twyford Abbey Road, London, NW10 7DN
Website: www.west-twyford.ealing.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089656858
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matthew Shapland
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101875

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 470
Number of Pupils: 456
Number of Boys: 217
Number of Girls: 239

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)54.60%249
Other White11.00%50
African8.10%37
Other Mixed6.60%30
Other Asian3.70%17
Indian3.50%16
Caribbean2.60%12
Pakistani2.20%10
White and Asian2.20%10
Unclassified1.50%7
White and Black Caribbean1.50%7
White British1.10%5
White and Black African0.40%2
Chinese0.40%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Irish0.00%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 (-1.3)
Writing: Above Average (2.0)
Maths: Average (1.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
74%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
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3out of 4 1,916 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD
3out of 4 2,804 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Twyford Primary School
Twyford Abbey Road , NW10 7DN
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lyon Park Junior School
Vincent Road , HA0 4HH
- not rated 1,175 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lyon Park Primary School
Vincent Road , HA0 4HH
3out of 4 1,175 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY
4out of 4 1,554 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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3out of 4 1,589 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Montpelier Middle School
Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA
- not rated 1,938 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Perivale Middle School
Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF
- not rated 2,204 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 3,170 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE
- not rated 1,320 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE
3out of 4 1,320 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX
4out of 4 1,997 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW
4out of 4 2,134 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Copland Community School
Cecil Avenue , HA9 7DU
- not rated 2,278 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Advance Education
Unit 5 Unimix House , Abbey Road NW10 7TR
- not rated 617 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Barnaby Bear Ward School Room At Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane , NW10 7NS
- not rated 1,268 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Priory
Hillcrest Road , Ealing W5 2JL
- not rated 1,457 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
The Corner School
Douglas Avenue , Wembley HA0 4DT
- not rated 1,814 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wembley Manor
163 London Road , HA9 7EU
- not rated 1,853 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.