East Acton Primary School
90%
Capacity
216
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About East Acton Primary School
East Acton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ealing community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 240 places).
Ofsted has rated East Acton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Tyndall, it falls under Ealing local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 65 in Ealing.
East Acton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 26 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
East Acton Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Acton Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ealing, East Acton Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | East Acton Lane, London, Ealing, W3 7HA |
| Headteacher | Melanie Tyndall |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 240 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1404th of 13,686
Nationally
346th of 1,592
In London
11th of 65
In Ealing
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
98
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Acton Lane, London
Ealing, W3 7HA
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