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.

Academically, Colham Manor is a mixed picture. In its most recent graded inspection (2015), Ofsted rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership, management and early years provision. An ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 46% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well below the local authority average of 64% and placing the school 48th out of 55 primary schools in Hillingdon. However, individual subject scores are stronger: 75% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths, with average scaled scores of 105 and 104 respectively. Only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and the school ranks in the bottom 50 nationally for combined expected attainment. Progress measures are not available in the data, so it's unclear whether pupils are catching up from lower starting points.

The school offers a decent range of facilities including playing fields, a forest school, library and chapel, plus clubs like film, chess, art and gardening. Sports include dance, gymnastics, cricket, football and rounders. SEND support covers eight categories including dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities — though the Parent View survey suggests mixed satisfaction: 58% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need, but 53% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Overall, 68% of parents would recommend the school. With oversubscription but no formal admissions criteria published here, families living nearby should apply early. Colham Manor suits parents who value a large, inclusive primary with good facilities and a strong nursery offer, but who are comfortable with below-average KS2 outcomes and a school still working to raise academic expectations.

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