Coteford Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fore Street Eastcote Pinner HA5 2HX |
| Reference Number | 102375 |
Coteford Infant School continues to demonstrate good performance, with pupils expressing enthusiasm for attending school and benefitting from well-maintained facilities. The staff uphold high expectations, fostering a safe and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to excel both academically and socially. The effective implementation of early reading programs has contributed to pupils' love of literacy, while leaders and educators collaborate to ensure a comprehensive curriculum that addresses gaps in learning post-pandemic. Nonetheless, there are areas for improvement related to the clarity of curriculum content in certain subjects and the methods used to enhance pupil understanding and retention of key concepts.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.28%
Girls: 54.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 2 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.8% |
| White, Other | 15.1% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Irish | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a rich array of library resources and outdoor facilities.
- High expectations held by school leaders and staff.
- Effective teaching of early reading and phonics.
- Strong support and inclusion for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive behavioral culture among pupils.
- Engaging extracurricular activities leading to high participation.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear identification of key knowledge, impacting long-term retention.
- Teaching sometimes overwhelms pupils with information, hindering understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Coteford Junior School
Fore Street, Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2JQ |
0.23 miles |
|
Pinn River School
Fore Street, Eastcote, HA5 2JQ |
0.3 miles |
|
Warrender Primary School
Old Hatch Manor, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8QG |
0.5 miles |
|
Harlyn Primary School
Tolcarne Drive, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2DR |
0.93 miles |
|
Lady Bankes Primary School
Dawlish Drive, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9SF |
0.97 miles |
|
Newnham Junior School
Newnham Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9RW |
1 miles |
|
Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Newnham Infant and Nursery School, Newnham Avenue, Eastcote, Ruislip, HA4 9RW |
1 miles |
|
Cannon Lane Primary School
Cannonbury Avenue, Pinner, HA5 1TS |
1 miles |
|
Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
Southcote Rise, Ruislip, HA4 7LW |
1.1 miles |
|
West Lodge Primary School
West End Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1AF |
1.12 miles |
|
Whiteheath Junior School
Whiteheath Avenue, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7PR |
1.23 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6EZ |
1.28 miles |
|
Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School
Ladygate Lane, Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7RF |
1.3 miles |
|
Reddiford School
38 Cecil Park, Pinner, HA5 5HH |
1.48 miles |
|
Pinner Wood School
Latimer Gardens, Pinner, HA5 3RA |
1.49 miles |
|
Field End Infant School
Field End Road, Eastcote, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9PQ |
1.54 miles |
|
Field End Junior School
Field End Junior School, Field End Road, RUISLIP, HA4 9PQ |
1.54 miles |
|
Roxbourne Primary School
Torbay Road, Harrow, HA2 9QF |
1.58 miles |
|
Ruislip Gardens Primary School
Stafford Road, Ruislip, HA4 6PD |
1.61 miles |
|
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Hunters Hill, South Ruislip, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9HS |
1.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE |
0.38 miles |
|
Haydon School
Wiltshire Lane, Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2LX |
0.75 miles |
|
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive, PINNER, Middlesex, HA5 1NB |
1.06 miles |
|
Northwood School
Pinner Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1QN |
1.28 miles |
|
UTC Heathrow
Potter Street, Northwood, HA6 1QG |
1.32 miles |
|
Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY |
1.35 miles |
|
Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
1.37 miles |
|
Pentland Field School
Pentland Way, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8TS |
1.74 miles |
|
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE |
1.92 miles |
|
Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP |
2.02 miles |
|
Queensmead School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS |
2.06 miles |
|
St Helen's School
Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS |
2.09 miles |
|
London School of Theology
Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW |
2.18 miles |
|
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Edinburgh Drive, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8QY |
2.25 miles |
|
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH |
2.26 miles |
|
Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD |
2.6 miles |
|
Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4HP |
2.66 miles |
|
Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE |
2.77 miles |
|
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6NR |
2.8 miles |
|
Vyners School
Warren Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8AB |
2.82 miles |