North Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meadow Road Southall UB1 2JE |
| Phone | 02085717749 |
| Reference Number | 101884 |
North Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy their learning in a supportive environment. They display positive behavior and feel safe, benefiting from various enrichment activities that enhance their education. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enabling pupils to build a strong foundation of knowledge, especially in subjects like physical education and mathematics. Leadership is committed to the success of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This inspection marks the first routine check since their previous good rating in 2018, taking into account the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the school's operations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 387 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.13%
Girls: 49.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 88.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| 2 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 4 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 42.9% |
| Asian, Other | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% |
| African | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White, British | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 01 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe.
- Ambitious and well-organized curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics.
- Positive behavior and respect among pupils.
- Range of enrichment opportunities enhancing education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment in some subjects leading to knowledge gaps.
- Lacks rigour in safeguarding administration and oversight.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 4.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre
77a North Road, Southall, UB1 2JG |
0.06 miles |
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Hambrough Primary School
South Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1SF |
0.36 miles |
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Dormers Wells Primary School
Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HX |
0.46 miles |
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Tudor Primary School
Tudor Road, Southall, UB1 1NX |
0.49 miles |
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Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery School
Beaconsfield Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1DR |
0.51 miles |
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Blair Peach Primary School
Beaconsfield Road, Southall, UB1 1DD |
0.53 miles |
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Allenby Primary School
Allenby Road, Southall, UB1 2HX |
0.61 miles |
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Durdans Park Primary School
King George's Drive, Off Lady Margaret Road, Southall, UB1 2PQ |
0.74 miles |
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Lady Margaret Primary School
Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2NH |
0.75 miles |
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Dairy Meadow Primary School
Swift Road, Dairy Meadow Primary School, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4RP |
0.76 miles |
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Church Avenue, Southall, UB2 4DH |
0.8 miles |
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Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp
Havelock Road, Southall, UB2 4PA |
0.82 miles |
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Three Bridges Primary School
Melbury Avenue, Norwood Green, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4HT |
0.92 miles |
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Clifton Primary School
Clifton Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5QP |
1.08 miles |
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Nanaksar Primary School
Springfield Road, Hillingdon, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LT |
1.09 miles |
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Grand Union Village
Ballinger Way, Northolt, UB5 6GG |
1.11 miles |
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The Willows School
Stipularis Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 9QB |
1.12 miles |
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Wolf Fields Primary School
Norwood Road, Norwood Green, Southall, UB2 4JS |
1.16 miles |
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Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Recreation Road, Southall, UB2 5PF |
1.19 miles |
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Mayfield Primary School
High Lane, Hanwell, London, W7 3RT |
1.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Villiers High School
Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BT |
0.28 miles |
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Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School
165-169 The Broadway, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1LS |
0.42 miles |
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Dormers Wells High School
Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ |
0.46 miles |
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The Sybil Elgar School
The National Autistic Society, Havelock Road, Southall, UB2 4NY |
0.88 miles |
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Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LT |
1.09 miles |
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Featherstone High School
11 Montague Waye, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5HF |
1.09 miles |
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The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9AW |
1.27 miles |
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Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU |
1.28 miles |
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St Ann's School
Springfield Road, Hanwell, London, W7 3JP |
1.51 miles |
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Barnhill Community High School
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
1.63 miles |
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Drayton Manor High School
Drayton Bridge Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1EU |
1.65 miles |
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Brentside High School
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ |
1.74 miles |
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Tarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys
32 New Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0LJ |
1.91 miles |
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Springhallow School
Compton Close, Cavendish Avenue, Ealing, London, Middlesex, W13 0JG |
1.95 miles |
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William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR |
2 miles |
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Heston Community School
Heston Road, Heston, Hounslow, TW5 0QR |
2.01 miles |
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Belvue School
Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG |
2.01 miles |
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Elthorne Park High School
Westlea Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AH |
2.1 miles |
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Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ |
2.15 miles |
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New Level Academy
Wyke Gardens, London, Middlesex, W7 2BB |
2.2 miles |