Laurel Lane Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good

Laurel Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7TXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Laurel Lane Primary School is a primary school in Hillingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 106 schools in Hillingdon. It ranks 53rd of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 11 March 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Pupils are happy and enjoy attending Laurel Lane. This is an inclusive school where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to do their best. Pupils are kept safe because there are effective systems in place to address any concerns that might arise. The school supports pupils who need additional help to self-regulate. Nevertheless, some pupils remember the school when it was not as calm. Staff work closely to support these pupils, reminding and reassuring them of their safety. Staff have raised their expectations of pupils. Pupils are learning to rise to this challenge. However, there is variation in the quality of pupils' learning experiences which means that they do not consistently achieve strong outcomes. The school accurately identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, these pupils also experience variability in their learning experience. Pupils behave well in lessons and during break and lunchtimes. This begins in early years where children settle quickly and learn to share, take turns, and listen to others. Bullying is rare. Where it does occur, leaders have taken swift and effective action to deal with it.

What the school should improve

  • Assessment is not used with precision to check what pupils know and to identify and address any misconceptions. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge which make it difficult for them to build and deepen their learning. The school should ensure assessment is effective and the information gathered is used well to rectify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
  • Some staff do not have sufficient subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum well. This means that pupils do not consistently learn important curriculum content. This limits how well they achieve, including in national assessments. The school should continue to provide training and support so that staff are well placed to implement the curriculum and support all pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve well.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths40%

40%, 22 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score100

100, 6 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score97

97, 8 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

267 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals47.6%

47.6%, 21.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language56.9%

56.9%, 35.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.3%

21.3%, 6.5 percentage points above 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 Laurel Lane Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Martin's Church of England Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
St Catherine Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
West Drayton Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Cherry Lane Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement46% met the expected standard
Heathrow Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LDBS FRAYS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Natasha Moffatt
Address
Laurel Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7TX
Local authority
Hillingdon
URN
139275

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.