Edison Primary School

About Edison Primary School

Edison Primary School in Hounslow has a strong parent endorsement, with 77% of respondents in the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That's a solid vote of confidence from the 26 families who took part during the period from September 2024 to September 2025. The school is clearly popular in the local area too: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 195 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.25. Of those, 51 families put it as their first preference, and all 51 were offered a place. Parents report high levels of satisfaction on several fronts: 96% strongly agree or agree that their child is happy, and 81% feel the same about safety. Behaviour is another strong point, with 88% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 96% saying their child can take part in clubs and activities.

Academically, Edison performs well against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, matching the Hounslow local authority average of 70%. The school ranks 20th out of 44 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top half locally. Looking at individual subjects, results are particularly strong in maths: 89% of pupils met the expected standard and 47% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. Reading also saw 84% at expected and 51% at the higher level, again with an average score of 109. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained, and the previous graded inspection in July 2019 rated overall effectiveness as Good across the board, including leadership and management and early years provision.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, music rooms, sports hall, gymnasium and playing fields, with clubs spanning coding, drama, gardening, science and eco activities. Sports provision includes netball, football, cricket, dance, gymnastics, athletics and rounders. Edison has a comprehensive SEND offer, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health support. With 30.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. It's a non-denominational, mixed primary for ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form. Given its popularity and strong parent feedback, this is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded local option with solid academic outcomes and a wide range of enrichment activities.

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