Hewens Primary School

Hewens Primary School is a happy, respectful and inclusive school where pupils feel safe and parents are highly positive. Inspectors found high expectations for academic performance and behaviour, with pupils achieving well in reading and mathematics and showing excellent personal development. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, pupils with SEND or recent arrival needs are identified quickly, and safeguarding arrangements are effective. The school is part of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, and this was its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic; under current arrangements, no overall effectiveness grade was given. The main area for improvement is that in some subjects pupils do not remember knowledge and skills systematically enough, and activities do not consistently help them revisit and cement key learning. This leaves pupils less well prepared in those subjects for the next phase of education. Otherwise, leadership, behaviour, early years provision and the quality of education were judged good, while personal development was judged outstanding.

Strengths

• Respectful relationships and a strong sense of safety underpin the school's happy culture.
• Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics because of high academic expectations.
• Behaviour expectations are high, and pupils collaborate well and play harmoniously.
• Personal development is exceptionally strong, with pupils taking on meaningful leadership roles.
• The curriculum is broad and ambitious and pupils with additional needs are identified and supported quickly.
• Phonics teaching is confident and effective, with frequent checks that help tailor support.
• Pupils develop fluency in reading and use reading skills assuredly across subjects.
• Mathematics teaching builds secure number understanding and strong times-table recall.
• Attendance has improved markedly through careful analysis and effective family support.
• The school's values and pupil premium funding help ensure broad experiences and inclusion.
• Trust and school leaders prioritise well-being, mental health and staff workload.

Areas for Improvement

• In some subjects, pupils do not remember knowledge and skills systematically, leaving them less well prepared for the next phase.
• Activities in some subjects are less effective at cementing understanding, with fewer opportunities to revisit key learning.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

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• Hillingdon Primary School
• Lady Bankes Primary School
• Newnham Junior School
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
• The Breakspear School
• The Willows School
• Yeading Infant and Nursery School

Hewens Primary School is part of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:

• Hewens College Hayes
• De Salis Studio College Hayes
• Rosedale Primary School Hayes
• Rosedale College Hayes
• Parkside Studio College Hayes
• Brookside Primary School Hayes

What is Hewens Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hewens Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Hewens Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hewens Primary School was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Hewens Primary School have?

Hewens Primary School has 412 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hewens Primary School cover?

Hewens Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Hewens Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hewens Primary School?

Hewens Primary School is at Hewens Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP.