Allenby Primary School
90%
Capacity
244
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Allenby Primary School
Allenby Primary School, a state primary in Ealing, posts a Key Stage 2 combined expected standard score of 79%, comfortably above the local authority average of 71%. This eight-point gap places the school in the top 25% of primaries nationally and 16th out of 65 in Ealing, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of its local peers. The school’s maths and reading average scaled scores both sit at 105, while 86% of pupils hit the expected standard in maths and writing individually. That’s a solid, above-average performance for a school where 39.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national average — suggesting the school is getting strong results from a relatively disadvantaged intake.
Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection, in 2014, rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also Good. An ungraded inspection in December 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. The previous graded inspection in 2009 also awarded Good overall, with early years provision rated as Requires Improvement at that time, so the school has held a consistent Good rating across both its graded inspections. The 2023/24 exam results show 79% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, with 3% reaching the higher standard in all three. Reading and maths each saw 24% and 21% of pupils respectively hitting the higher standard, while writing higher standard was 10%.
The school is oversubscribed: for 25 places in 2025/26, it received 74 applications, a ratio of nearly 3:1, and all 25 first-preference applicants were offered places. Facilities include playing fields, a forest school, sports hall, sensory room and art studios, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, rounders, gymnastics, netball and tennis, while clubs cover drama, gardening, eco club and choir. The school has a SEN unit and provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, and autistic spectrum disorder. With nursery provision from age three, it suits families looking for a strong academic primary in west London that outperforms the local average and has a broad range of enrichment activities despite its relatively small size of 244 pupils.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Allenby Road, Southall, Ealing, UB1 2HX |
| Headteacher | David Hickman |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.4% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 270 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1644th of 13,686
Nationally
382nd of 1,592
In London
16th of 65
In Ealing
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian61.9%
- White (other)6.1%
- Mixed4.1%
- White British1.6%
- Black1.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Allenby Primary School
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Contact Information
Allenby Road, Southall
Ealing, UB1 2HX
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