Harlyn Primary School
About Harlyn Primary School
Harlyn Primary School in Hillingdon is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 401 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running very close to full. The demand is evident from the 2025/26 admissions data: the school received 95 applications for just 37 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.57, and only 25 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.7%, which is worth noting in the context of the London average, though the data does not provide a direct local authority comparison. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for younger children. Headteacher Simon Jones leads a school that, based on its intake and application numbers, clearly holds strong appeal for Hillingdon parents.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 53 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Dec 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Source: harlyn.hillingdon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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