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Gifford Primary School

Ealing, UB5 6BUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
144 1st-choice / 120 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2492 of 13,686 nationally

About Gifford Primary School

Gifford Primary School is a large state primary in Ealing, operating close to its full capacity of 944 pupils with 911 currently on roll. Its intake reflects a notably diverse demographic: 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and indicative of the school’s role within a mixed catchment area. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 243 applications for 120 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.03. Of those, 144 families put Gifford as their first preference, and 118 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that while competition is real, a first-choice application stands a very good chance of success. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with nursery provision available from age three, making it a practical option for families seeking continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreenhill Gardens, Northolt, Ealing, UB5 6BU
HeadteacherSarah Wilson
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils911
Free School Meals (FSM)36.8%
School Capacity911 / 944 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubArt ClubDramaBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: giffordprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Gifford Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.