Minet Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Avondale Drive Hayes Middlesex UB3 3NR |
| Reference Number | 102392 |
Minet Infant and Nursery School remains a good school, offering a happy and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and well cared for. Leaders have high expectations, and staff consistently encourage positive behavior and an enthusiasm for learning. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, engage actively in various aspects of school life. Moreover, strong community connections and a focus on pupil development contribute positively to the school's culture. This was the first ungraded inspection since its previous good rating in 2018, and the school appears to be maintaining good performance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 406 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.45%
Girls: 46.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 89.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 46 | 99 |
| 2 | 54 | 44 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 26.6% |
| African | 14% |
| Asian, Other | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White, British | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for in a happy and welcoming environment.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum is in place for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective phonics instruction.
- Pupils display enthusiasm for learning and demonstrate positive behavior.
- Staff work hard to improve pupils' attendance and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curricular aims are not fully implemented in foundation subjects, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- In Reception, misconceptions in children's learning are not always identified.
- Some children are not fully ready for Year 1 due to language skill development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Minet Junior School
Avondale Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NR |
0 miles |
|
Nanaksar Primary School
Springfield Road, Hillingdon, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LT |
0.47 miles |
|
Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School
Hemmen Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2JQ |
0.58 miles |
|
Botwell House Catholic Primary School
Botwell Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2AB |
0.6 miles |
|
Lake Farm Park Academy
Botwell Common Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1JA |
0.77 miles |
|
Yeading Infant and Nursery School
Carlyon Road, Yeading Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0NR |
0.84 miles |
|
Yeading Junior School
Carlyon Road, Hayes, UB4 0NR |
0.87 miles |
|
Tudor Primary School
Tudor Road, Southall, UB1 1NX |
1.03 miles |
|
Featherstone Primary and Nursery School
Western Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5JT |
1.07 miles |
|
Blair Peach Primary School
Beaconsfield Road, Southall, UB1 1DD |
1.11 miles |
|
Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery School
Beaconsfield Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1DR |
1.14 miles |
|
Grange Park School
Lansbury Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8SF |
1.14 miles |
|
Rosedale Primary School
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2SE |
1.17 miles |
|
Cranford Park Academy
Phelps Way, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 4LQ |
1.2 miles |
|
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Recreation Road, Southall, UB2 5PF |
1.29 miles |
|
Hambrough Primary School
South Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1SF |
1.31 miles |
|
McMillan Nursery School
Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, UB3 2PD |
1.31 miles |
|
Hayes Park School
Raynton Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8BE |
1.32 miles |
|
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Church Avenue, Southall, UB2 4DH |
1.36 miles |
|
The Willows School
Stipularis Drive, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 9QB |
1.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LT |
0.47 miles |
|
Global Academy
The Old Vinyl Factory, 1 Record Walk, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1DH |
0.93 miles |
|
Parkside Studio College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE |
1.08 miles |
|
Rosedale College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2SE |
1.08 miles |
|
Featherstone High School
11 Montague Waye, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5HF |
1.23 miles |
|
Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School
165-169 The Broadway, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1LS |
1.3 miles |
|
Barnhill Community High School
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
1.38 miles |
|
Villiers High School
Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BT |
1.48 miles |
|
Harlington School
Pinkwell Lane, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 1PB |
1.57 miles |
|
The Sybil Elgar School
The National Autistic Society, Havelock Road, Southall, UB2 4NY |
1.62 miles |
|
Cranford Community College
High Street, Cranford, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 9PD |
1.64 miles |
|
Hewens College
Hewens Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP |
1.79 miles |
|
De Salis Studio College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP |
1.79 miles |
|
Dormers Wells High School
Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ |
1.83 miles |
|
Hillingdon Manor School
Harlington Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, Middlesex, UB8 3HD |
1.99 miles |
|
Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU |
2.14 miles |
|
Tarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys
32 New Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0LJ |
2.29 miles |
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Park Academy West London
Park View Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3GA |
2.34 miles |
|
Moorcroft School
Bramble Close, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3BF |
2.35 miles |
|
Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ |
2.39 miles |