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Hewens Primary School

Hillingdon, UB4 8JPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3314 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHewens Road, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 8JP
HeadteacherKingsley Thomas
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils429
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity429 / 420 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 26 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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsDining HallArt StudiosForest SchoolLibraryPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountrySwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaScience ClubChoirGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hewens Primary School

Hewens Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.