Lady Bankes Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Dawlish Drive, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, HA4 9SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lady Bankes Primary School is a primary school in Hillingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 106 schools in Hillingdon. It ranks 10th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 February 2024, report published 24 April 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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2024

Lady Bankes Primary School is a school for everyone. Pupils really enjoy their learning. They are proud to be part of a school where their rights and responsibilities are promoted and respected. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils sit at the heart of the school's effectiveness. Pupils are happy and safe. They are proud of their school. The school is extremely ambitious for all its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve highly. Children in the early years are well prepared for Year 1, while pupils in Year 6 are more than ready for the challenges of secondary school. Pupils excel in the rich range of academic and social learning opportunities that the school provides for them. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness towards one another. They are polite and well mannered. Staff make it a priority to know all pupils and their families very well. This develops a strong sense of community. Pupils thrive in the wide range of leadership opportunities that are available. These range from leading the Safety Squad through to the Green Team. Whatever role a pupil takes on, working hard to benefit others and the community sits at the heart of what they do.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

653 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals18.4%

18.4%, 8.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.6%

29.6%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.4%

18.4%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lady Bankes Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Warrender Primary School0.6 milesReport card: Strong standard76% met the expected standard
Newnham Infant and Nursery School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Newnham Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good72% 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 Kate Needs
Address
Dawlish Drive, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, HA4 9SF
Local authority
Hillingdon
URN
102388

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.