Hewens Primary School

About Hewens Primary School

If you're researching Hewens Primary School, the first thing you'll notice is how strongly parents recommend it: 96% of those who responded to Ofsted's Parent View questionnaire said yes. That's backed up by a clear picture of happy children, with every single respondent agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school and feels safe. Behaviour is another standout area, with 93% agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also extremely popular locally. For the 2025/26 reception intake, there were 124 applications for just 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.76. Only 44 first-preference offers were made, so getting a place is competitive. Parents also feel well informed: all respondents agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing and makes them aware of what they will learn. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development.

Academically, Hewens Primary performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Hillingdon local authority average of 64%. That places the school 18th out of 55 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top third. Looking at individual subjects, reading and maths are particular strengths: 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths, with average scaled scores of 107 in both. Writing is a bit lower, with 77% at expected standard and only 9% working at a higher level. The school's ranking nationally places it in the top 25% of all primary schools for the combined expected standard metric. While progress scores aren't available in the data, the attainment figures suggest children are arriving at and leaving the school with solid foundations, especially in reading and maths.

The school offers a good range of facilities for a primary, including a library, music rooms, art studios, playing fields and a Forest School area. There's a nursery on site for younger children. The clubs list is varied, with options like film club, drama, science club, choir, gardening and eco club, plus sports including athletics, cross country, swimming, rounders and dance. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and specific learning difficulties like dyslexia. With 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. Given its oversubscription, it's a school you'll need to have high on your list to stand a realistic chance of a place. It's best suited to families who value strong behaviour standards, clear communication from the school, and a primary experience with good academic outcomes.

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