Gifford Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Gifford Primary School is a primary school in Ealing for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Ealing. It ranks 15th of 57 primary schools in Ealing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 27 June 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

A culture of high academic aspiration and a shared drive for success permeates the school. Through the curriculum, pupils are taught about the contributions to society made by a diverse range of historical and modern-day prominent figures. The school encourages pupils to believe they too can make a positive difference in the world. Academic achievement and pupils' personal development are equally prioritised. Pupils and school staff work together to create a programme of regular enrichment experiences. The '11 by 11' programme includes expressive arts activities, public speaking exercises and careers guidance. Older pupils enthusiastically support those who are younger. Pupils behave maturely. They treat each other with great care, kindness and respect. The school encourages pupils to share their views. Elected members of the 'Gifford Government' gather and share the opinions and suggestions of their classmates in order to improve the school further. For example, the play area was extended following feedback from pupils in Years 1 and 2. Pupils are happy here.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

120 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

917 pupils on roll, with places for 944

Eligible for free school meals37.6%

37.6%, 11.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language64.7%

64.7%, 43.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.4%

6.4%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Gifford Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ravenor Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
Viking Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Lady Margaret Primary School	0.9 miles	Report card: Expected standard to exceptional	80% met the expected standard
Durdans Park Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	83% met the expected standard
Brookside Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	60% 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: Sarah Wilson
Phone: 02088454661
Website: giffordprimaryschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU
Local authority: Ealing
URN: 101898

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.