Derwentwater Primary School
Shakespeare Road, Acton, London, W3 6SAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Derwentwater Primary School is a primary school in Ealing for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Ealing. It ranks 47th of 57 primary schools in Ealing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2019, report published 24 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Derwentwater's ethos of ambition, unity and character underpins its work. Pupils benefit from a nurturing environment. Staff prioritise pupils' emotional well-being and pastoral care. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging through warm and respectful relationships between staff and pupils. This creates a community where pupils feel supported and are confident to seek help when needed. Pupils are happy and safe. Expectations for behaviour and achievement are high. Pupils respond positively, showing respect for one another. They enjoy lessons and engage enthusiastically in their learning. Teachers have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are included in every aspect of school life. Well-structured routines for behaviour and learning ensure that most pupils achieve highly. Pupils are polite and well mannered, treating each other with kindness. In cases where behaviour falls short of expectations, staff act swiftly to address issues. This ensures a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and on the playground. The school organises a wide range of trips, workshops, and pupil leadership opportunities. Pupils learn to articulate themselves clearly, preparing them well for their future learning and lives beyond school.
What the school should improve
- There are occasions when pedagogical choices do not deliver the curriculum effectively. As a result, some pupils develop misconceptions, some are moved on too quickly and others are not moved on quickly enough. The school should support staff to ensure that pedagogical approaches and teaching activities lead to pupils knowing more and remembering more across the curriculum.
- Systems to check what pupils know and remember in foundation subjects are in the early stages and are not fully embedded. This means gaps in knowledge are not identified or addressed consistently. The school should continue to embed these systems across the curriculum to ensure they are used consistently and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
431 pupils on roll, with places for 500
Schools near Derwentwater Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Primary School of London | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Acton Gardens Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs V L R Nicholas
- Phone
- 02089929296
- Address
- Shakespeare Road, Acton, London, W3 6SA
- Local authority
- Ealing
- URN
- 101895
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.