Dairy Meadow Primary School

About Dairy Meadow Primary School

Dairy Meadow Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 96 applications for just 22 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.36 to one. Every one of those 22 places went to a first-preference applicant, which suggests that for those who live closest, it’s a realistic and sought-after option. While the school doesn’t publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the high demand is a strong signal in itself. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It sits in the London borough of Ealing, and its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, confirmed that the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its graded inspections.

Academically, Dairy Meadow performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Ealing local authority average of 71%. That places the school 21st out of 65 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top third. Results in individual subjects are even stronger: 94% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, and 91% in maths. At the higher standard, 40% achieved in reading and 51% in maths, though writing at the higher level was lower at 17%. Average scaled scores in both reading and maths were 109, above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s overall ranking score of 77 puts it in the top 25% of primary schools nationally.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite and a forest school area. Sports on offer include tennis, football, cricket and athletics, while clubs range from art and drama to eco club and gardening. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for a wide spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 30.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. It is oversubscribed, so proximity to the school will be key for admission. For families who miss out, the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Three Bridges Primary School, just 0.6 km away.

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