West Acton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Noel Road Acton London W3 0JL |
| Phone | 02089923144 |
| Reference Number | 101876 |
West Acton Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard in all areas evaluated during the inspection. Pupils express happiness in attending school, demonstrate kindness to others, and feel safe within their environment. The leadership has effectively prioritized physical and mental well-being and established supportive measures for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has made notable progress since the previous inspection, improving subject leadership and implementing a new behavior policy while ensuring a curriculum that connects learning to local community relevance. However, there is room for improvement in a few subjects where routines to help pupils recall prior learning are not as effectively established. Despite the overall positive atmosphere and successful integration of responsibilities and programs that promote social and environmental awareness, the school needs to enhance strategies for reinforcing students' memory of key facts across all subjects. Overall, the school is well-run, and the governing body is actively engaged in ensuring quality provision.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 669 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.57%
Girls: 48.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 66.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 46 | 87 |
| 2 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 3 | 52 | 35 | 87 |
| 4 | 49 | 40 | 89 |
| 5 | 45 | 47 | 92 |
| 6 | 43 | 40 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| African | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| White, British | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 15 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and polite, contributing to a welcoming environment.
- Strong emphasis on physical and mental health and well-being.
- Effective leadership and management with clear strategies.
- Curriculum design reflects national standards and engages pupils.
- Tailored support for pupils with SEND ensuring equal access to the curriculum.
- Teachers are trained in early reading techniques, enhancing literacy.
- Strong support for pupils with individual needs, including EAL.
- Active involvement of pupils in school responsibilities and charities.
- Effective safeguarding measures and regular communication with families.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, routines to help pupils recall prior learning are not well established.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 3.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 23 | 9 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Vale Lane, Acton, London, W3 0DY |
0.35 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
1 Pierrepoint Road, Acton, London, W3 9JR |
0.43 miles |
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Greek Primary School of London
3 Pierrepoint Road, Acton, London, W3 9JR |
0.43 miles |
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Blooming Tree Pre Prep School
First Floor, Swarn House, 296 High Street, Acton, W3 9BJ |
0.62 miles |
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Derwentwater Primary School
Shakespeare Road, Acton, London, Middlesex, W3 6SA |
0.64 miles |
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La Chouette School
Church Gardens, Ealing, W5 4HN |
0.94 miles |
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Churchfield Road, London, W3 7LL |
0.94 miles |
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South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close, London, W3 8RX |
0.97 miles |
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Ark Byron Primary Academy
The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JT |
0.98 miles |
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John Perryn Primary School
Long Drive, Acton, London, W3 7PD |
0.99 miles |
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Ark Priory Primary Academy
Acton Lane, London, W3 8NR |
1.01 miles |
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Acton Gardens Primary School
Osborne Road, Acton, London, W3 8SJ |
1.02 miles |
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East Acton Primary School
East Acton Lane, Acton, London, W3 7HA |
1.04 miles |
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Montpelier Primary School
Montpelier Road, Ealing, London, W5 2QT |
1.16 miles |
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West Twyford Primary School
Twyford Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7DN |
1.18 miles |
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Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
1 Springbridge Road, Ealing Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 2AA |
1.18 miles |
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Durston House School
12-14 Castlebar Road, London, W5 2DR |
1.22 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Woodfield Road, Ealing, London, W5 1SL |
1.31 miles |
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Clifton Lodge School
8 Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5BG |
1.34 miles |
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Southfield Primary School
Southfield Road, Bedford Park, London, W4 1BD |
1.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Japanese School
87 Creffield Road, Acton, London, W3 9PU |
0.28 miles |
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The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Queen's Drive, Acton, London, W3 0HW |
0.41 miles |
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Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent, Acton, London, W3 9PP |
0.54 miles |
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Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Park View Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JX |
0.64 miles |
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Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8EA |
0.69 miles |
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Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street, Acton, London, W3 8SB |
0.75 miles |
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St Augustine's Priory
Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JL |
0.75 miles |
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Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
Woodlands Building, London, W3 8RR |
0.81 miles |
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Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY |
0.84 miles |
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St Benedict's School
|
1.27 miles |
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Ealing Independent College
83 New Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 5AL |
1.33 miles |
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Eagle Park Independent School
Eagle Park Independent School, Chiswick, London Transport Sports Ground, Chiswick, W3 8JY |
1.41 miles |
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North West London Independent Special School
85 Old Oak Common Lane, East Acton, Ealing, London, Middlesex, W3 7DD |
1.44 miles |
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International School of London
139 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, W3 8LG |
1.51 miles |
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Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST
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1.64 miles |
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Ormiston Queensmill Academy
1 Askham Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 0NW |
1.7 miles |
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Phoenix Academy
The Curve, London, W12 0RQ |
1.77 miles |
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Insights Independent School
3-5, Alexandria Road, West Ealing, West Ealing, W13 0NP |
1.83 miles |
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Cambridge School
61, Bryony Rd, White City, London, W12 0SP |
1.85 miles |
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ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
Cone Ripman House, London, W4 1LY |
1.86 miles |