Minet Infant and Nursery School
Avondale Drive, Hayes, UB3 3NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Minet Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Hillingdon for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 106 schools in Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2013, report published 13 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
This is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils enjoy attending because they feel well cared for. Pupils are kept safe and know there are lots of staff who look after them. They can all name a specific 'trusted adult' to help them and listen to any concerns they might have. Pupils learn how to be kind, caring and tolerant of each other from an early age. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff and pupils understand and follow the school's behaviour approach consistently. As a result, pupils behave well in lessons. They demonstrate an enthusiasm for their learning. Leaders and staff work to raise aspirations for all pupils. Every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is included in all aspects of school life. Staff nurture pupils' broader development well. School leaders have ensured that there are strong links to the local community. A variety of carefully planned local trips and visitors help pupils learn about life in modern Britain. Pupils enjoy a wide range of sporting, dance and musical experiences. They value becoming school ambassadors and helping others.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teaching does not fully implement the aims of the curriculum. This means that pupils' knowledge, skills and vocabulary are not developed securely. The school should continue their work to refine and embed the changes to curriculum implementation so that pupils deepen their understanding in all subjects.
- In Reception, sometimes staff do not check children's learning and identify any misconceptions that children may have. This means that some children who struggle with their language skills are not fully ready for Year 1. The school should ensure that all staff in Reception have the necessary knowledge and skills to support children's early learning and language development.
Pupil numbers and mix
400 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Minet Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minet Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Nanaksar Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 72% met the expected standard |
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Lake Farm Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Wayne Wathen-Howell
- Phone
- 02085735177
- Address
- Avondale Drive, Hayes, UB3 3NR
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- URN
- 102392
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.