Colham Manor Primary School
About Colham Manor Primary School
Colham Manor Primary School in Hillingdon is a large state primary with 624 pupils on roll against a capacity of 720, meaning it has room to grow but is already a popular choice. The school serves a diverse community, with 31.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23%, reflecting the area's socioeconomic mix. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 170 applications for 73 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.33 to one. Of those, 59 families put it as their first preference and all 59 were offered a place, suggesting that while competition is real, first-preference applicants have a decent chance. The school is non-religious and co-educational, taking children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision available. Carly Rissen is the headteacher.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 72 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jan 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:15
Source: colhammanorprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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