West Drayton Academy
Kingston Lane, West Drayton, UB7 9EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Drayton Academy is a primary school in Hillingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 106 schools in Hillingdon. It ranks 15th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2015, report published 2 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
The school community at West Drayton Academy work together to 'Believe, Empower, Achieve'. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They told inspectors that it is welcoming to all. They behave well and get along with each other. Pupils are aware of what bullying is and typically feel that their concerns are dealt with well. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe and who their trusted adults are. The school has a rich and varied offer to enhance the curriculum. There are a variety of ways pupils develop their leadership skills, for instance by serving as librarians, buddies and monitors. The 'children's leadership team' are actively involved in improving the school such as by leading the work on 'habits for discussion'. Leaders commit to all pupils receiving '100 experiences and new skills', which help them be ready for life beyond school. These range from trips to cultural landmarks to making and flying a kite. Pupils relish these opportunities and the stamps they receive in their 'cultural passports'. The school has high expectations of pupils, and they are supported to rise to these. Pupils achieve well, including in national assessments, helping them to be prepared and successful in the next stages of their education.
What the school should improve
- At times, assessment is not used with precision to check pupils' understanding. This means that misconceptions are not identified as swiftly as they could be. As a result, some pupils are not secure in their earlier learning before moving on to more complex tasks. The school should make sure that teachers are equipped with assessment strategies that help them identify and address gaps in knowledge in a timely way so that suitable adaptations can be made when needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
83 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
649 pupils on roll, with places for 690
Schools near West Drayton Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Lane Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Yates
- Phone
- 01895442904
- Address
- Kingston Lane, West Drayton, UB7 9EA
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- URN
- 145041
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.