Harefield Infant School

About Harefield Infant School

Harefield Infant School, a state primary in Hillingdon for children aged 3 to 7, was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2012, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. This marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2010, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management and early years provision both requiring improvement. The school’s current leadership and management are now judged Good, and the early years provision has also improved, though the 2023 ungraded inspection did not reassess individual categories. With 170 pupils on roll against a capacity of 204, the school is not at full capacity, but it is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, receiving 56 applications for 43 places and making 42 first-preference offers. This suggests strong local demand, particularly given that 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly below the national average.

Academic outcomes data for Harefield Infant School is limited because it only covers Key Stage 1, and the school does not publish SATs results or a Progress 8 score. For context, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment across Hillingdon primary schools is 64%, but this measure does not apply directly to an infant school. The school’s Ofsted report notes that pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics, and that teaching is effective. The school’s most recent inspection found that pupils’ behaviour is good and that they feel safe. Without published exam results, parents may want to look at feeder junior schools for later-stage outcomes, but the school’s Good rating and oversubscription suggest confidence from local families. The school’s nursery provision means children can join from age 3, giving a head start on the infant phase.

Harefield Infant School offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, outdoor playground, sensory room, sports hall and a chapel, which is unusual for a state primary. Sports provision includes gymnastics, athletics, dance, swimming, cricket, netball and cross country, and there are clubs for drama, choir, book club and science club. The school has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. For families seeking a small, community-focused infant school with strong outdoor learning and SEND support, Harefield Infant School is a solid choice, though those prioritising academic data may need to look at junior school outcomes. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is The Breakspear School, 4.4 km away, which may be an alternative for families willing to travel further.

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